Blackrod Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Blackrod Primary School
Address: Manchester Road, Blackrod, Manchester Road,, Blackrod
Town/City: Bolton
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL6 5SY
Telephone Number: 01204 333488
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Katherine Mead
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 311 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.4%

Location and administration

URN: 105191
DfE Number: 350/2067
UKPRN: 10076346
UPRN: 100012561854
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton West (E14001112)
Electoral Ward: Horwich South & Blackrod (E05014828)

Easting & Northing: 362264E, 409924N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 6.63" N 2° 34' 16.88" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHCPH+3F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School (1.5km)
  2. St Catherine's CofE Primary School (1.6km)
  3. St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School (1.9km)
  4. Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan (1.9km)
  5. Aspull Church Primary School (2.1km)
  6. Chorley New Road Primary Academy (2.4km)
  7. Lever Park School (2.4km)
  8. Beacon Primary School (2.5km)
  9. St Mary's RC Primary School (2.5km)
  10. Horwich Parish CofE Primary School (2.7km)
Governors

  • Mr Martin Banks - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2027.
  • Miss Candice Entwistle - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 November 2027.
  • Mrs Katherine Howard - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
  • Mr Benjamin Kenny - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2028.
  • Mr Ryan Needham - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2028.
  • Danielle Richards - Governor. Appointed on 10 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 September 2026.
  • Mrs Margaret Riley - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
  • Mr Ian Smith - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2028.
  • Mr Daniel Spilsbury - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 January 2026.