South Failsworth Community Primary School

School Name: South Failsworth Community Primary School
Address: Paddock Lane, Failsworth
Town/City: Manchester
Postcode: M35 0NY
Telephone Number: 0161 681 6351
Website: www.southfailsworth.oldham.sch.uk

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Headteacher: Mrs Alison Murray
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 441 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.8%

URN: 105656
DfE Number: 353/2062
UKPRN: 10070071
UPRN: 100012704069
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Oldham (E08000004)
Constituency: Manchester Central (E14001352)
Electoral Ward: Failsworth West (E05014653)

Easting & Northing: 389532E, 400290N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 29' 59.42" N 2° 9' 32.89" W
Plus Code: 9C5VFRXR+W8

DfE Record: View record

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