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Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School is a community primary school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 205 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

205

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

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

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School — School Information

Full address
Butterworth Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8EB
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
23.4% of pupils
DfE URN
105658

Other Primary Schools in Oldham

If Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School

Is Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School?

Admission to Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School 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 Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School cover?

Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.