Alderman Bolton Primary School Catchment Area
Alderman Bolton Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Warrington , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 299 pupils, and a capacity of 334 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-11
Age range
299
Pupils
334
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Alderman Bolton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Alderman Bolton Primary School?
The catchment area for Alderman Bolton Primary School is the geographic zone Warrington uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Warrington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Alderman Bolton Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Warrington. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Warrington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Warrington catchment area documents →Alderman Bolton Primary School: 334 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity
Alderman Bolton Primary School has a published admission number of 334 places. 299 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 334, Warrington's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 47.8% of pupils at Alderman Bolton Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Warrington.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Warrington publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Warrington school admissions →
Alderman Bolton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Longdin Street, Warrington, WA4 1PW
- Local authority
- Warrington
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 47.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145800
Other Primary Schools in Warrington
If Alderman Bolton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Warrington are the next closest alternatives.
Lowton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Foundation school · WA3 2AW
Lowton West Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA3 2ED
St Luke's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA3 2PW
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA3 3TH
All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA3 3LU
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA3 2PQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Alderman Bolton Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Wargrave CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Newton-le-Willows · 5.2 miles away
St Peter's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Newton-le-Willows · 5.5 miles away
Newton-le-Willows Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Newton-le-Willows · 5.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Alderman Bolton Primary School
What is the catchment area for Alderman Bolton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Alderman Bolton Primary School is the geographic zone Warrington uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Warrington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Alderman Bolton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Alderman Bolton Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 334 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Alderman Bolton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Alderman Bolton Primary School is managed by Warrington. 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 Alderman Bolton Primary School cover? ▾
Alderman Bolton Primary School is a primary school in Warrington, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Alderman Bolton Primary School? ▾
Alderman Bolton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.