Church Road Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Church Road Primary School
Address: Captains Clough Road
Town/City: Bolton
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL1 5RU
Telephone Number: 01204 332777
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Docherty
Capacity: 455
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 445 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.9%

Location and administration

URN: 105152
DfE Number: 350/2008
UKPRN: 10070117
UPRN: 200001844606
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton West (E14001112)
Electoral Ward: Smithills (E05014834)

Easting & Northing: 369503E, 410678N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 32.73" N 2° 27' 43.5" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHGRQ+X5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Thomas of Canterbury RC School (0.8km)
  2. Johnson Fold Community Primary School (0.8km)
  3. Smithills School (0.9km)
  4. Oxford Grove Primary School (0.9km)
  5. St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton (0.9km)
  6. Youth Challenge Pru (1.0km)
  7. Al-Huda Primary School (1.1km)
  8. St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School (1.1km)
  9. Devonshire Road Primary School (1.1km)
  10. Markland Hill Primary School (1.2km)
Governors

  • Mr John Claxton - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 October 2027.
  • Mr Peter Cunliffe - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
  • Mrs Francesca D'Attorre - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 October 2025.
  • Mrs Deborah Docherty - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Assiya Khan - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 November 2029.
  • Mrs Pippa Nicolle - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 November 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Shacklady - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
  • Mr Michael Sidebottom - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Mrs Tearmh Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 October 2029.
  • Mrs Maureen Vickers - Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 January 2028.