Blackrod Primary School Catchment Area
Blackrod Primary School is a community primary school in BOLTON , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 312 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
312
Pupils
315
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Blackrod Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Blackrod Primary School is set by Bolton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →Blackrod Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Manchester Road, Blackrod, BOLTON, BL6 5SY
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105191
Other Primary Schools in BOLTON
If Blackrod Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in BOLTON are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Blackrod Primary School
Is Blackrod Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Blackrod Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Blackrod Primary School? ▾
Admission to Blackrod 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 Blackrod Primary School cover? ▾
Blackrod Primary School is a primary school in BOLTON, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Blackrod Primary School? ▾
Blackrod Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.