What did School Atlas judge Horwich Parish CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Horwich Parish CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Horwich Parish CofE Primary School?

Horwich Parish CofE Primary School has 300 pupils on roll.

What ages does Horwich Parish CofE Primary School take?

Horwich Parish CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Horwich Parish CofE Primary School located?

Horwich Parish CofE Primary School is located in Bolton, BL6 6AA, Bolton.

How do I apply to Horwich Parish CofE Primary School?

Horwich Parish CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Horwich Parish CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Horwich Parish CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Horwich Parish CofE Primary School?

When Horwich Parish CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care and previously looked after children — Children in public care and previously looked after children (see note a); 2. Siblings — Siblings of children already attending Horwich Parish C E School at the time of admission (see note d); 3. Holy Trinity Parish Church attendees — Children of families who are in regular attendance at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Horwich (see note e), and 3 further criteria. 42 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then distance to the child's normal front door from the main gate of the school in a straight line measured on a map will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over the more distant ones.

What is the largest ethnic background at Horwich Parish CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.3% of pupils at Horwich Parish CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Horwich Parish CofE Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment 2026

How places are decided at Horwich Parish CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in public care and previously looked after children — Children in public care and previously looked after children (see note a).
2Siblings — Siblings of children already attending Horwich Parish C E School at the time of admission (see note d).
3Holy Trinity Parish Church attendees — Children of families who are in regular attendance at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Horwich (see note e).
4Local parish precept address and other Christian churches — Children of families who reside at an address which pays a "local parish precept" to Horwich Town Council, and are in regular attendance at other Christian churches affiliated to "Churches Together in Horwich and Rivington" (see note e).
5Medical or social reasons — Children who, for medical or social reasons, should attend this school in preference to another (see note f).
6Any other children — Any other children (see note g).

If two applications tie: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then distance to the child's normal front door from the main gate of the school in a straight line measured on a map will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over the more distant ones.

The governors will admit all children having a statement of special educational needs in which the school is named in accordance with section 324 of the Educational Act 1996, before the oversubscription criteria apply. The governing body has chosen not to reserve a proportion of places for children of other faiths and none.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Horwich Parish CofE Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Horwich Parish CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Horwich Parish CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Horwich Parish CofE Primary School?: Horwich Parish CofE Primary School has 300 pupils on roll.
What ages does Horwich Parish CofE Primary School take?: Horwich Parish CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Horwich Parish CofE Primary School located?: Horwich Parish CofE Primary School is located in Bolton, BL6 6AA, Bolton.
How do I apply to Horwich Parish CofE Primary School?: Horwich Parish CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Horwich Parish CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Horwich Parish CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Horwich Parish CofE Primary School?: When Horwich Parish CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care and previously looked after children — Children in public care and previously looked after children (see note a); 2. Siblings — Siblings of children already attending Horwich Parish C E School at the time of admission (see note d); 3. Holy Trinity Parish Church attendees — Children of families who are in regular attendance at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Horwich (see note e), and 3 further criteria. 42 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then distance to the child's normal front door from the main gate of the school in a straight line measured on a map will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over the more distant ones.
What is the largest ethnic background at Horwich Parish CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.3% of pupils at Horwich Parish CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Horwich Parish CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in public care and previously looked after children — Children in public care and previously looked after children (see note a).
2Siblings — Siblings of children already attending Horwich Parish C E School at the time of admission (see note d).
3Holy Trinity Parish Church attendees — Children of families who are in regular attendance at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Horwich (see note e).
4Local parish precept address and other Christian churches — Children of families who reside at an address which pays a "local parish precept" to Horwich Town Council, and are in regular attendance at other Christian churches affiliated to "Churches Together in Horwich and Rivington" (see note e).
5Medical or social reasons — Children who, for medical or social reasons, should attend this school in preference to another (see note f).
6Any other children — Any other children (see note g).

Horwich Parish CofE Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Horwich Parish CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Horwich Parish CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Horwich Parish CofE Primary School?: Horwich Parish CofE Primary School has 300 pupils on roll.
What ages does Horwich Parish CofE Primary School take?: Horwich Parish CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Horwich Parish CofE Primary School located?: Horwich Parish CofE Primary School is located in Bolton, BL6 6AA, Bolton.
How do I apply to Horwich Parish CofE Primary School?: Horwich Parish CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Horwich Parish CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Horwich Parish CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Horwich Parish CofE Primary School?: When Horwich Parish CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care and previously looked after children — Children in public care and previously looked after children (see note a); 2. Siblings — Siblings of children already attending Horwich Parish C E School at the time of admission (see note d); 3. Holy Trinity Parish Church attendees — Children of families who are in regular attendance at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Horwich (see note e), and 3 further criteria. 42 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then distance to the child's normal front door from the main gate of the school in a straight line measured on a map will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over the more distant ones.
What is the largest ethnic background at Horwich Parish CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.3% of pupils at Horwich Parish CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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