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Harper Green School Catchment Area

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

Harper Green School is a academy converter secondary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1126 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,126

Pupils

1,250

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Harper Green School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Harper Green School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bolton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 90% 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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Harper Green School — School Information

Full address
Harper Green Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0DH
Local authority
Bolton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
45% of pupils
DfE URN
143772

Other Secondary Schools in Bolton

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Harper Green School

Is Harper Green School oversubscribed?

Harper Green School is operating close to its capacity of 1250 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Harper Green School?

Admission to Harper Green 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 Harper Green School cover?

Harper Green School is a secondary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Harper Green School?

Harper Green School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.