The Valley Community Primary School Catchment Area
The Valley Community Primary School is a community primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 524 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
524
Pupils
420
Capacity
125%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
The Valley Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for The Valley Community 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.
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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 →The Valley Community Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Hibbert Street, Off Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8JG
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 17.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 133980
Other Primary Schools in Bolton
If The Valley Community 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 Valley Community Primary School
Is The Valley Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Valley Community Primary School currently has 524 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Valley Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to The Valley Community 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 Valley Community Primary School cover? ▾
The Valley Community Primary School 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 The Valley Community Primary School? ▾
The Valley Community Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.