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Canon Slade School Catchment Area

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

Canon Slade School is a academy converter secondary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1747 pupils, and a capacity of 1800 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,747

Pupils

1,800

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Canon Slade School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Canon Slade 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: 97% 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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Canon Slade School — School Information

Full address
Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3BP
Local authority
Bolton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.9% of pupils
DfE URN
144044

Other Secondary Schools in Bolton

If Canon Slade School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Canon Slade School

Is Canon Slade School oversubscribed?

Canon Slade School is operating close to its capacity of 1800 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Canon Slade School?

Canon Slade 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 Canon Slade School cover?

Canon Slade School is a secondary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.