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The Crompton House Church of England Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Crompton House Church of England Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1859 pupils, and a capacity of 1415 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,859

Pupils

1,415

Capacity

131%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

The Crompton House Church of England Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Crompton House Church of England Academy?

The catchment area for The Crompton House Church of England Academy is the geographic zone Oldham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to The Crompton House Church of England Academy is managed by Oldham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 1859 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1415 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Oldham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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The Crompton House Church of England Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 131% capacity

The Crompton House Church of England Academy has a published admission number of 1415 places. 1859 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 131%. At 131% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Oldham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 17.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Oldham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Oldham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Oldham school admissions →

The Crompton House Church of England Academy: School Information

Full address
Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7HS
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
17.8% of pupils
DfE URN
137294

Other Secondary Schools in Oldham

If The Crompton House Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Oldham

The Crompton House Church of England Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Oldham. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Crompton House Church of England Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Crompton House Church of England Academy

What is the catchment area for The Crompton House Church of England Academy?

The catchment area for The Crompton House Church of England Academy is the geographic zone Oldham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Crompton House Church of England Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, The Crompton House Church of England Academy currently has 1859 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1415 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Crompton House Church of England Academy?

The Crompton House Church of England Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Oldham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does The Crompton House Church of England Academy cover?

The Crompton House Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Crompton House Church of England Academy?

The Crompton House Church of England Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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