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Beacon Primary School

Peter Martin Street, Bolton, BL6 7AL
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Beacon Primary School
Bolton, BL6 7AL
220 Pupils
220 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
64.00% FSM %
103 Boys
117 Girls
About Beacon Primary School

Located in Bolton (BL6 7AL), Beacon Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Bolton.

It has 220 pupils on roll. School capacity: 220. Current headteacher: Debra Meekings.

Data for Beacon Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bolton
Region North West
Administrative District Bolton
Parliamentary Constituency Bolton West
Ward Horwich North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-11-2018
UKPRN 10081440
URN 146535
Data Last Updated 16-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Matthew Taylor Chair of Local Governing Body 30/01/2018 04/01/2030 Elected by parents
Mrs Laura Jenkinson Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 03/09/2025 — N/A
Mr Paul Dunn Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by school staff
Janet Kneale Local Governor 22/01/2025 21/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Debra Meekings Local Governor 01/11/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Christopher Melling Local Governor 26/02/2024 25/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Collette Thomas Local Governor 07/03/2023 06/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Andrew Tipney Local Governor 05/01/2023 04/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jayne Turnbull Local Governor 24/03/2021 23/03/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Doug Walmsley Local Governor 01/09/2019 30/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School
0.7 km • Bolton
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Rivington and Blackrod High School
0.91 km • Bolton
Other
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
0.92 km • Bolton
Other
Lever Park School
0.99 km • Bolton
Other
Cumberland School
1.06 km • Bolton
Other
St Mary's RC Primary School
1.56 km • Horwich, Bolton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Beacon Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Bolton, Bolton.
Beacon Primary School has 220 pupils, with a capacity of 220.
Beacon Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Beacon Primary School is Ms Debra Meekings.
Beacon Primary School is at Peter Martin Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AL, in the Bolton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Beacon Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Beacon Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Debra Meekings
Peter Martin Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AL
01204333545
www.beacon.bolton.sch.uk
Location
BL6 7AL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146535
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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