How many pupils attend Walmsley CofE Primary School?

Walmsley CofE Primary School has 303 pupils on roll.

What ages does Walmsley CofE Primary School take?

Walmsley CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Walmsley CofE Primary School located?

Walmsley CofE Primary School is located in Bolton, BL7 9SA, Bolton.

How do I apply to Walmsley CofE Primary School?

Walmsley 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 Walmsley CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Walmsley 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 Walmsley CofE Primary School?

When Walmsley CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care and previously looked after children. (Note (a)); 2. Regular attendance at Christ Church Walmsley or St Andrew's Bromley Cross — Children who with their parent/carer regularly attend Christ Church Walmsley or St Andrew's Bromley Cross (Note (b)); 3. Regular attendance at any Christian church within specified area — Children who with their parent/carer regularly attend any Christian church and live within the Egerton, Bromley Cross or Sharples areas (Note (c)), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 20 places at this entry point. Tie-break: We will measure the distance by a straight line distance measurement. Distances will be measured from home address point as defined in the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) to the school main gate. In the event that two or more children live at the same distance from the school (as can happen with families living in blocks of flats), random allocation determined by the drawing of lots supervised by a person independent of the School will be used to decide which child(ren) will be allocated the remaining place(s).

What is the largest ethnic background at Walmsley CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.1% of pupils at Walmsley 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 Walmsley CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care and previously looked after children. (Note (a)).
2Regular attendance at Christ Church Walmsley or St Andrew's Bromley Cross — Children who with their parent/carer regularly attend Christ Church Walmsley or St Andrew's Bromley Cross (Note (b)).
3Regular attendance at any Christian church within specified area — Children who with their parent/carer regularly attend any Christian church and live within the Egerton, Bromley Cross or Sharples areas (Note (c)).
4Sibling — Children who already have an older brother or sister (sibling) attending the school at the time of application. 'Sibling' means a natural brother or sister, a half brother or sister, a legally adopted brother or sister or half-brother or sister, a step brother or sister, or other child living in the same household who, in any of these cases, will be living with them at the same address at the date of their entry to the school.
5All other children — All other children (Note (d)).

If two applications tie: We will measure the distance by a straight line distance measurement. Distances will be measured from home address point as defined in the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) to the school main gate. In the event that two or more children live at the same distance from the school (as can happen with families living in blocks of flats), random allocation determined by the drawing of lots supervised by a person independent of the School will be used to decide which child(ren) will be allocated the remaining place(s).

Faith criteria (criteria 2 and 3) require completion of a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) countersigned by the relevant church. The twelve month reference period for attendance ends on 30th September in the year prior to admission.

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.

Walmsley CofE Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Walmsley CofE Primary School?: Walmsley CofE Primary School has 303 pupils on roll.
What ages does Walmsley CofE Primary School take?: Walmsley CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Walmsley CofE Primary School located?: Walmsley CofE Primary School is located in Bolton, BL7 9SA, Bolton.
How do I apply to Walmsley CofE Primary School?: Walmsley 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 Walmsley CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Walmsley 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 Walmsley CofE Primary School?: When Walmsley CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care and previously looked after children. (Note (a)); 2. Regular attendance at Christ Church Walmsley or St Andrew's Bromley Cross — Children who with their parent/carer regularly attend Christ Church Walmsley or St Andrew's Bromley Cross (Note (b)); 3. Regular attendance at any Christian church within specified area — Children who with their parent/carer regularly attend any Christian church and live within the Egerton, Bromley Cross or Sharples areas (Note (c)), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 20 places at this entry point. Tie-break: We will measure the distance by a straight line distance measurement. Distances will be measured from home address point as defined in the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) to the school main gate. In the event that two or more children live at the same distance from the school (as can happen with families living in blocks of flats), random allocation determined by the drawing of lots supervised by a person independent of the School will be used to decide which child(ren) will be allocated the remaining place(s).
What is the largest ethnic background at Walmsley CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.1% of pupils at Walmsley 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 Walmsley CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care and previously looked after children. (Note (a)).
2Regular attendance at Christ Church Walmsley or St Andrew's Bromley Cross — Children who with their parent/carer regularly attend Christ Church Walmsley or St Andrew's Bromley Cross (Note (b)).
3Regular attendance at any Christian church within specified area — Children who with their parent/carer regularly attend any Christian church and live within the Egerton, Bromley Cross or Sharples areas (Note (c)).
4Sibling — Children who already have an older brother or sister (sibling) attending the school at the time of application. 'Sibling' means a natural brother or sister, a half brother or sister, a legally adopted brother or sister or half-brother or sister, a step brother or sister, or other child living in the same household who, in any of these cases, will be living with them at the same address at the date of their entry to the school.
5All other children — All other children (Note (d)).

Walmsley CofE Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Walmsley CofE Primary School?: Walmsley CofE Primary School has 303 pupils on roll.
What ages does Walmsley CofE Primary School take?: Walmsley CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Walmsley CofE Primary School located?: Walmsley CofE Primary School is located in Bolton, BL7 9SA, Bolton.
How do I apply to Walmsley CofE Primary School?: Walmsley 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 Walmsley CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Walmsley 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 Walmsley CofE Primary School?: When Walmsley CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care and previously looked after children. (Note (a)); 2. Regular attendance at Christ Church Walmsley or St Andrew's Bromley Cross — Children who with their parent/carer regularly attend Christ Church Walmsley or St Andrew's Bromley Cross (Note (b)); 3. Regular attendance at any Christian church within specified area — Children who with their parent/carer regularly attend any Christian church and live within the Egerton, Bromley Cross or Sharples areas (Note (c)), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 20 places at this entry point. Tie-break: We will measure the distance by a straight line distance measurement. Distances will be measured from home address point as defined in the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) to the school main gate. In the event that two or more children live at the same distance from the school (as can happen with families living in blocks of flats), random allocation determined by the drawing of lots supervised by a person independent of the School will be used to decide which child(ren) will be allocated the remaining place(s).
What is the largest ethnic background at Walmsley CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.1% of pupils at Walmsley 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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