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Woodland Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Woodland Community Primary School is a community primary school in Heywood, Rochdale , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 567 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

567

Pupils

630

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Woodland Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Woodland Community 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% 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 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 →

Woodland Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Regent Street, Heywood, OL10 3BX
Local authority
Rochdale
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
49.6% of pupils
DfE URN
135017

Other Primary Schools in Heywood

If Woodland Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Heywood are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Woodland Community Primary School

Is Woodland Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Woodland Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Woodland Community Primary School?

Admission to Woodland Community 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 Woodland Community Primary School cover?

Woodland Community Primary School is a primary school in Heywood, Rochdale, 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 Woodland Community Primary School?

Woodland Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.