Pikes Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Pikes Lane Primary School is a community primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 522 pupils, and a capacity of 518 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
522
Pupils
518
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Pikes Lane Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Pikes Lane Primary School?
The catchment area for Pikes Lane 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 Pikes Lane 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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Pikes Lane Primary School has a published admission number of 518 places. 522 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 518 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. 39.7% of pupils at Pikes Lane 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 →
Pikes Lane Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Gibraltar Street, Bolton, BL3 5HU
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 39.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105161
Other Primary Schools in Bolton
If Pikes Lane 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 Pikes Lane 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Pikes Lane Primary School
What is the catchment area for Pikes Lane Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Pikes Lane 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 Pikes Lane Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Pikes Lane Primary School currently has 522 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 518 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Pikes Lane Primary School? ▾
Admission to Pikes Lane 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 Pikes Lane Primary School cover? ▾
Pikes Lane 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.