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Bleak Hill Primary School Catchment Area

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

Bleak Hill Primary School is a community primary school in St Helens, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 581 pupils, and a capacity of 615 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

581

Pupils

615

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Bleak Hill Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Bleak Hill Primary School is set by St. Helens and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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 St. Helens before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find St. Helens catchment area documents →

Bleak Hill Primary School — School Information

Full address
Hamilton Road, Windle, St Helens, WA10 6HG
Local authority
St. Helens
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
7.7% of pupils
DfE URN
104773

Other Primary Schools in St Helens

If Bleak Hill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Helens are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bleak Hill Primary School

Is Bleak Hill Primary School oversubscribed?

Bleak Hill Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 615 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bleak Hill Primary School?

Admission to Bleak Hill Primary School is managed by St. Helens. 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 Bleak Hill Primary School cover?

Bleak Hill Primary School is a primary school in St Helens, St. Helens, 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 Bleak Hill Primary School?

Bleak Hill Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.