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Bolton School Infant & Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Bolton School Infant & Nursery School is an other independent not applicable school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 0-7, with 305 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

0-7

Age range

305

Pupils

350

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Bolton School Infant & Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bolton School Infant & Nursery School?

The catchment area for Bolton School Infant & Nursery School is the geographic zone Bolton uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Bolton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Bolton School Infant & Nursery School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Bolton may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Bolton before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Bolton School Infant & Nursery School: 350 places, 87% filled: places available

Bolton School Infant & Nursery School has a published admission number of 350 places. 305 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 350 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bolton 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 Bolton school admissions →

Bolton School Infant & Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA
Local authority
Bolton
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
0-7 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
149361

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Bolton School Infant & Nursery School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Bolton School Infant & Nursery 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Bolton School Infant & Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Bolton School Infant & Nursery School?

The catchment area for Bolton School Infant & Nursery School is the geographic zone Bolton uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Bolton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bolton School Infant & Nursery School oversubscribed?

Bolton School Infant & Nursery School has a capacity of 350 places and currently has 305 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bolton.

What is the admissions policy for Bolton School Infant & Nursery School?

Bolton School Infant & Nursery School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Bolton publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Bolton School Infant & Nursery School cover?

Bolton School Infant & Nursery School is a not applicable school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 0-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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