Washacre Primary Academy Catchment Area
Washacre Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 177 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5-11
Age range
177
Pupils
210
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Washacre Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Washacre Primary Academy?
The catchment area for Washacre Primary Academy is the geographic zone Bolton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bolton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Washacre Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bolton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →Washacre Primary Academy: 210 places, 84% filled: places available
Washacre Primary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 177 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 37.9% of pupils at Washacre Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bolton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Bolton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Bolton school admissions →
Washacre Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Clough Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2NJ
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 37.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 151024
Other Primary Schools in Bolton
If Washacre Primary Academy 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
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Washacre Primary Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Washacre Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for Washacre Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Washacre Primary Academy is the geographic zone Bolton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bolton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Washacre Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Washacre Primary Academy has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 177 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bolton.
What is the admissions policy for Washacre Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Washacre Primary Academy 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 Washacre Primary Academy cover? ▾
Washacre Primary Academy is a primary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Washacre Primary Academy? ▾
Washacre Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.