SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School Catchment Area
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 382 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
382
Pupils
446
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School?
The catchment area for SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Bolton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School is managed by Bolton and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School: 446 places, 86% filled: places available
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School has a published admission number of 446 places. 382 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 446 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 28.7% of pupils at SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. 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 →
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Falkirk Drive, Bolton, BL2 6NW
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 28.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134237
Other Primary Schools in Bolton
If SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. 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
Other Roman Catholic Schools in Bolton
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Bolton. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bolton
St Columba's RC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bolton
St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bolton
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bolton
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. 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.
Blackshaw Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Bolton · 0.3 miles away
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bolton · 1.0 miles away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bolton · 1.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
What is the catchment area for SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Bolton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School has a capacity of 446 places and currently has 382 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bolton.
What is the admissions policy for SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School? ▾
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bolton before each admissions cycle.
What age range does SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School cover? ▾
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. 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 SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School? ▾
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.