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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane Catchment Area

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

St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane is a voluntary controlled primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 486 pupils, and a capacity of 500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

486

Pupils

500

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane 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: 97% 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 Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane — School Information

Full address
Edale Road, Deane, Bolton, BL3 4QP
Local authority
Bolton
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
40.6% of pupils
DfE URN
105203

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane

Is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane oversubscribed?

St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane is operating close to its capacity of 500 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane?

St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane 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 Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane cover?

St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane is a primary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane?

St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.