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Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School Catchment Area

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

Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Manchester, Oldham , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 134 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

134

Pupils

140

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School is managed by Oldham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 96% 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.

Find Oldham catchment area documents →

Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School — School Information

Full address
Ashton Road, Woodhouses, Manchester, M35 9WL
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England/Free Church
Free school meals
21.6% of pupils
DfE URN
105688

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Frequently Asked Questions — Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School

Is Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School oversubscribed?

Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School?

Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Oldham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School cover?

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

What is the Ofsted rating for Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School?

Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.