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1.227miles
was the furthest place offered for 2024-25 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
Last distance offered at Beal Vale Primary School, year by year →
When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.
If two applications tie: Should it be necessary to distinguish between applicants with equal priority within any of the above criteria, children will be prioritised in proximity order, with those living nearest the school being admitted first. The distance is measured as a straight line from the child's home address to the school property measured between the two central data points of the home postcode and school postcode. Measurements are calculated using GIS mapping software based on Ordnance Survey and Postcode data. In the event of two or more children living an equal distance from the school, e.g. blocks of flats, the place will be decided by drawing lots, and the first name drawn will be offered the place.
PAN is 30 per year group (210 in total across the school). The document states this policy reflects arrangements determined by Oldham Council for Community and Voluntary Controlled Primary Schools for the 2027/28 academic year, with Oldham Council as the admission authority.
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.
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