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The Oldham College Catchment Area

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

The Oldham College is a further education all through school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 14-99, and a capacity of 10000 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby all through schools below.

14-99

Age range

10,000

Capacity

The Oldham College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Oldham College?

The catchment area for The Oldham College is the geographic zone Oldham uses to prioritise admissions when this all through 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 siblings. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for The Oldham College is set by Oldham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 Oldham College: School Information

Full address
Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL9 6AA
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Further education
Phase of education
All through
Age range
14-99 years
DfE URN
130505

Other All through Schools in Oldham

If The Oldham College is oversubscribed, these all through schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest all through schools by distance

These are the all through schools closest to The Oldham College 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 Oldham College

What is the catchment area for The Oldham College?

The catchment area for The Oldham College is the geographic zone Oldham uses to prioritise admissions when this all through 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 siblings. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Oldham College oversubscribed?

The Oldham College has a capacity of 10000 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oldham.

What is the admissions policy for The Oldham College?

Admission to The Oldham 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 Oldham College cover?

The Oldham College is a all through school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 14-99. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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