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Johnson Fold Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Johnson Fold Community Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 2-11, and a capacity of 278 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

278

Capacity

Johnson Fold Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Johnson Fold Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Johnson Fold 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.

As an academy, Johnson Fold Community Primary 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.

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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Johnson Fold Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Worston Avenue, Johnson Fold, Bolton, BL1 5UG
Local authority
Bolton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
DfE URN
152258

Other Primary Schools in Bolton

If Johnson Fold Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Johnson Fold 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Johnson Fold Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Johnson Fold Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Johnson Fold 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 Johnson Fold Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Johnson Fold Community Primary School has a capacity of 278 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bolton.

What is the admissions policy for Johnson Fold Community Primary School?

Admission to Johnson Fold 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 Johnson Fold Community Primary School cover?

Johnson Fold Community Primary School is a primary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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