Whittaker Moss Primary School Catchment Area
Whittaker Moss Primary School is a community primary school in Rochdale , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 437 pupils, and a capacity of 436 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
437
Pupils
436
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Whittaker Moss Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Whittaker Moss Primary School is set by Rochdale 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 Rochdale before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Rochdale catchment area documents →Whittaker Moss Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Highwood, Rochdale, OL11 5XP
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 6.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105781
Other Primary Schools in Rochdale
If Whittaker Moss Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rochdale are the next closest alternatives.
Brimrod Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL11 4NB
Castleton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL11 2QD
Shawclough Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL12 6DE
Greenbank Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL12 0HZ
Heybrook Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL12 9BJ
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL12 7DJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Whittaker Moss Primary School
Is Whittaker Moss Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Whittaker Moss Primary School currently has 437 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 436 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Whittaker Moss Primary School? ▾
Admission to Whittaker Moss Primary School is managed by Rochdale. 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 Whittaker Moss Primary School cover? ▾
Whittaker Moss Primary School is a primary school in Rochdale, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Whittaker Moss Primary School? ▾
Whittaker Moss Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.