The Hathershaw College Catchment Area
The Hathershaw College is a academy converter secondary school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1051 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,051
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
The Hathershaw College Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Hathershaw College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Oldham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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.
Find Oldham catchment area documents →The Hathershaw College — School Information
- Full address
- Bellfield Avenue, Hathershaw, Oldham, OL8 3EP
- Local authority
- Oldham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 47.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137039
Other Secondary Schools in Oldham
If The Hathershaw College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.
Oasis Academy Oldham Catchment Area
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E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · OL2 5BF
The Blue Coat CofE School Catchment Area
Academy converter · OL1 3SQ
The Crompton House Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · OL2 7HS
North Chadderton School Catchment Area
Academy converter · OL9 0BN
Waterhead Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · OL4 3NY
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Hathershaw College
Is The Hathershaw College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Hathershaw College currently has 1051 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Hathershaw College? ▾
Admission to The Hathershaw College is managed by Oldham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Hathershaw College cover? ▾
The Hathershaw College is a secondary school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Hathershaw College? ▾
The Hathershaw College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.