St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
School Name: St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Address: Kentford Road, Halliwell Town/City: Bolton County: Lancashire Postcode: BL1 2JL Telephone Number: 01204 333005 Website: https://www.st-matthews-primary.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Voluntary controlled school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Miss Alison Worthington
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 424 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 48.4%
URN: 105205
DfE Number: 350/3007
UKPRN: 10068593
UPRN: 200002547082
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton North East (E14001110)
Electoral Ward: Halliwell (E05014825)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)
Easting & Northing: 371364E, 410207N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 17.86" N 2° 26' 2.13" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHHQ8+8C
DfE Record: View record
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