Beacon Primary School Catchment Area
Beacon Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 220 pupils, and a capacity of 220 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
220
Pupils
220
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Beacon Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Beacon Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bolton. 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 Bolton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bolton catchment area documents →Beacon Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Peter Martin Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AL
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 64% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146535
Other Primary Schools in Bolton
If Beacon Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.
Brandwood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL3 4BG
Brownlow Fold Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL1 3DX
Castle Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL2 2JT
Church Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL1 5RU
Clarendon Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL3 6SN
Devonshire Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL1 4ND
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Frequently Asked Questions — Beacon Primary School
Is Beacon Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Beacon Primary School currently has 220 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 220 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Beacon Primary School? ▾
Admission to Beacon Primary School is managed by Bolton. 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 Beacon Primary School cover? ▾
Beacon Primary School is a primary school in Bolton, 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 Beacon Primary School? ▾
Beacon Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.