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Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 256 pupils, and a capacity of 266 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

256

Pupils

266

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School is managed by Bolton and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School — School Information

Full address
Vicarage Road West, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5DE
Local authority
Bolton
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England/Methodist
Free school meals
17.2% of pupils
DfE URN
105211

Other Primary Schools in Bolton

If Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School

Is Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School oversubscribed?

Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 266 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School?

Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bolton before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School cover?

Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School is a primary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School?

Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.