The Springboard Project Catchment Area
The Springboard Project is a free s special not applicable school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 14–19, with 141 pupils, and a capacity of 127 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
14–19
Age range
141
Pupils
127
Capacity
111%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
The Springboard Project Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for The Springboard Project is set by Oldham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 Springboard Project — School Information
- Full address
- 2 Medtia Square, Phoenix Street, Oldham, OL1 1AN
- Local authority
- Oldham
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 14–19 years
- Free school meals
- 57.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145922
Other Not applicable Schools in Oldham
If The Springboard Project is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.
The Chadderton Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · OL9 0AD
Hulme Grammar School Catchment Area
Other independent school · OL8 4BX
Farrowdale House School Catchment Area
Other independent school · OL2 7AD
Kingsland School Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · OL1 4HX
Westwood High Catchment Area
Other independent school · OL9 6HR
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Catchment Area
Other independent school · OL8 1TJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Springboard Project
Is The Springboard Project oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Springboard Project currently has 141 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 127 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Springboard Project? ▾
Admission to The Springboard Project 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 Springboard Project cover? ▾
The Springboard Project is a not applicable school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 14–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Springboard Project? ▾
The Springboard Project was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.