Gaskell Community Primary School Catchment Area
Gaskell Community Primary School is a community primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 473 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
473
Pupils
420
Capacity
113%
Fill rate
Gaskell Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Gaskell Community Primary School?
The catchment area for Gaskell Community 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 Gaskell Community 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.
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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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Gaskell Community Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 473 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 113%. At 113% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Bolton allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 37.9% of pupils at Gaskell Community 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 →
Gaskell Community Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Thomas Holden Street, Bolton, BL1 2QG
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 37.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105155
Other Primary Schools in Bolton
If Gaskell Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.
Brandwood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL3 4BG
Brownlow Fold Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL1 3DX
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
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Gaskell Community 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 Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bolton · 0.3 miles away
Oxford Grove Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Bolton · 0.5 miles away
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bolton · 0.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Gaskell Community Primary School
What is the catchment area for Gaskell Community Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Gaskell Community 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 Gaskell Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Gaskell Community Primary School currently has 473 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Gaskell Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to Gaskell Community 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 Gaskell Community Primary School cover? ▾
Gaskell Community 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.