Oxford Grove Primary School Catchment Area
Oxford Grove Primary School is a community primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 451 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
451
Pupils
446
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Oxford Grove Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Oxford Grove Primary School?
The catchment area for Oxford Grove 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 Oxford Grove 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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Oxford Grove Primary School has a published admission number of 446 places. 451 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 446 places. Bolton allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 59% of pupils at Oxford Grove Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of 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 →
Oxford Grove Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Shepherd Cross Street, Bolton, BL1 3EJ
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 59% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105160
Other Primary Schools in Bolton
If Oxford Grove 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 Oxford Grove 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 Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bolton · 0.1 miles away
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bolton · 0.3 miles away
Gaskell Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Bolton · 0.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Oxford Grove Primary School
What is the catchment area for Oxford Grove Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Oxford Grove 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 Oxford Grove Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Oxford Grove Primary School currently has 451 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 446 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Oxford Grove Primary School? ▾
Admission to Oxford Grove 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 Oxford Grove Primary School cover? ▾
Oxford Grove 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 Oxford Grove Primary School? ▾
Oxford Grove Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.