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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge Catchment Area

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

St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge is a academy converter primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 264 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–11

Age range

264

Pupils

210

Capacity

126%

Fill rate

St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 264 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge — School Information

Full address
Newnham Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, BL1 8QA
Local authority
Bolton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
27.2% of pupils
DfE URN
138851

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If St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge

Is St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge oversubscribed?

Yes — St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge currently has 264 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 Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge?

St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge 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 Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge cover?

St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge 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.