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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton

Voluntary controlled school · Bolton · BL1 2JL

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

424

Local authority

Bolton

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 3–11, in Bolton, Bolton, 424 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 48.4%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Bolton
149
Primary schools in Bolton
98
Academies among open schools in Bolton
33% (49)
Open schools in BL1
34
Primary in BL1
20
Open schools in Bolton LA
148
Primary in Bolton LA
97

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BoltonNear BL1

Overview

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
105205

Location

Address
Kentford Road, Halliwell
Postcode
BL1 2JL
Town
Bolton
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Bolton

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
424
Boys / girls
217 / 207
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
424 / 420 (101%)
Free school meals
48.4%
FSM pupils
187
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Voluntary controlled school

Contact

Telephone
01204333005
Website
http://www.st-matthews.bolton.sch.uk/

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