St Columba's RC Primary School Catchment Area
St Columba's RC Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 236 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
236
Pupils
210
Capacity
112%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
St Columba's RC Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St Columba's RC 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.
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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 →St Columba's RC Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Ripley Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, BL2 3AR
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 30.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105220
Other Primary Schools in Bolton
If St Columba's RC Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.
Brandwood Primary School Catchment Area
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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 — St Columba's RC Primary School
Is St Columba's RC Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St Columba's RC Primary School currently has 236 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St Columba's RC Primary School? ▾
St Columba's RC 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 St Columba's RC Primary School cover? ▾
St Columba's RC 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 St Columba's RC Primary School? ▾
St Columba's RC Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.