Rivington Foundation Primary School Catchment Area
Rivington Foundation Primary School is a foundation primary school in Bolton, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 112 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
112
Pupils
105
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Rivington Foundation Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Rivington Foundation Primary School?
The catchment area for Rivington Foundation Primary School is the geographic zone Lancashire 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. Lancashire 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 Rivington Foundation Primary School is set by Lancashire 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 Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Rivington Foundation Primary School: at or above its 105 place limit
Rivington Foundation Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 112 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 105 places. Lancashire 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. 8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bolton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lancashire 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. Lancashire Council school admissions (official) →
Rivington Foundation Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Horrobin Lane, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7SE
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119509
Other Primary Schools in Bolton
If Rivington Foundation 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 Rivington Foundation 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.
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bolton · 2.1 miles away
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bolton · 2.4 miles away
St Mary's RC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Horwich, Bolton · 2.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Rivington Foundation Primary School
What is the catchment area for Rivington Foundation Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Rivington Foundation Primary School is the geographic zone Lancashire 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. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Rivington Foundation Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Rivington Foundation Primary School currently has 112 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Rivington Foundation Primary School? ▾
Admission to Rivington Foundation Primary School is managed by Lancashire. 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 Rivington Foundation Primary School cover? ▾
Rivington Foundation Primary School is a primary school in Bolton, Lancashire, 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 Rivington Foundation Primary School? ▾
Rivington Foundation Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.