Red Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Red Lane Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 485 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
485
Pupils
420
Capacity
115%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Red Lane Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Red Lane 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.
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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.
Find Bolton catchment area documents →Red Lane Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Red Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 5HP
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 55.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143030
Other Primary Schools in Bolton
If Red 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
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Frequently Asked Questions — Red Lane Primary School
Is Red Lane Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Red Lane Primary School currently has 485 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Red Lane Primary School? ▾
Admission to Red 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 Red Lane Primary School cover? ▾
Red Lane 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 Red Lane Primary School? ▾
Red Lane Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.