Academy · Oldham
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy
- Primary
- Ages 3–11
- Roman Catholic
Term dates
Academies can set their own term dates. Many follow Oldham council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.
2026/27
2027/28
Admissions
Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.
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How places are given: as a Roman Catholic school, it may give priority to children of that faith, then usually by distance. Check its admissions policy.
How many families applied: Reception
For September 2026, 24 families put this school as their first choice, and 28 places were offered. 24 of the families who put it first got a place (100%).
| Entry | Places offered | Put it first | Got their first choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 28 | 24 | 100% |
| September 2025 | 30 | 28 | 100% |
| September 2024 | 28 | 27 | 100% |
Offers made on national offer day, from the Department for Education. Waiting lists and appeals can change things later. The hardest schools to get into.
Before and after school
No club is registered with Ofsted at this school's address. Ask the school about breakfast or after-school care, or find clubs nearby.
About and location
- Type
- Academy
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Pupils
- 244 (capacity 245)
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Diocese
- Diocese of Salford
- Academy trust
- EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Phone
- 01616241377
- Address
- Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3LQ
- Website
- st-edwards.oldham.sch.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.