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St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton is a voluntary aided primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 192 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

192

Pupils

210

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton 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.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton — School Information

Full address
Wendover Drive, Ladybridge, Bolton, BL3 4RX
Local authority
Bolton
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
9.9% of pupils
DfE URN
105230

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton

Is St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton oversubscribed?

St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton?

St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton 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 St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton cover?

St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton is a primary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton?

St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.