How many pupils attend Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School?

Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School has 295 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School?

Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School has a religious character of Church of England/Methodist. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School was 0.738 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School?

When Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care and previously looked after children. This includes any "looked after child", "previously looked after children" and any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence, or special guardianship order. 'Looked after' means that the child was (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. This criterion also includes looked after children and all previously looked after children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Children who will have an older brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission; 3. Any other children — Any other children. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there is over-subscription in any category places will be offered using a straightline distance measurement from home to school. The distance will be measured using a computerised mapping system, which measures from the address point of the home property to the address point of the school as defined by Bury Council's LLPG (Local Land and Property Gazetteer). Those living closer to the school on this basis will receive the higher priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 50.8% of pupils at Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School

How close did you need to live?

0.738miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care and previously looked after children. This includes any "looked after child", "previously looked after children" and any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence, or special guardianship order. 'Looked after' means that the child was (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. This criterion also includes looked after children and all previously looked after children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings — Children who will have an older brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission.
3Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: If there is over-subscription in any category places will be offered using a straightline distance measurement from home to school. The distance will be measured using a computerised mapping system, which measures from the address point of the home property to the address point of the school as defined by Bury Council's LLPG (Local Land and Property Gazetteer). Those living closer to the school on this basis will receive the higher priority.

Late applications only accepted if there is a genuine reason; waiting list held for first term (September to December) after normal admission round. A place in the school's nursery does not guarantee a place in the reception class.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.