The Gates Primary School Catchment Area
The Gates Primary School is a community primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 294 pupils, and a capacity of 311 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
294
Pupils
311
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
The Gates Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for The Gates Primary School is set by Bolton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →The Gates Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Bristle Hall Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3QA
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 18.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 133926
Other Primary Schools in Bolton
If The Gates 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
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Gates Primary School
Is The Gates Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
The Gates Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 311 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Gates Primary School? ▾
Admission to The Gates Primary School is managed by Bolton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Gates Primary School cover? ▾
The Gates 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 The Gates Primary School? ▾
The Gates Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.