Brownlow Fold Primary School Catchment Area
Brownlow Fold Primary School is a community primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 232 pupils, and a capacity of 266 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
232
Pupils
266
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
Brownlow Fold Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Brownlow Fold Primary School?
The catchment area for Brownlow Fold Primary School is the geographic zone Bolton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bolton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Brownlow Fold 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 →Brownlow Fold Primary School: 266 places, 87% filled: places available
Brownlow Fold Primary School has a published admission number of 266 places. 232 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 266 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 33.8% of pupils at Brownlow Fold Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bolton.
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 →
Brownlow Fold Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Darley Street, Bolton, BL1 3DX
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 33.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105149
Other Primary Schools in Bolton
If Brownlow Fold Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.
Brandwood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL3 4BG
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
Gaskell Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL1 2QG
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Brownlow Fold Primary 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.
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bolton · 0.2 miles away
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bolton · 0.2 miles away
Oxford Grove Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Bolton · 0.2 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Brownlow Fold Primary School
What is the catchment area for Brownlow Fold Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Brownlow Fold Primary School is the geographic zone Bolton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bolton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Brownlow Fold Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Brownlow Fold Primary School has a capacity of 266 places and currently has 232 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bolton.
What is the admissions policy for Brownlow Fold Primary School? ▾
Admission to Brownlow Fold 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 Brownlow Fold Primary School cover? ▾
Brownlow Fold 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 Brownlow Fold Primary School? ▾
Brownlow Fold Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.