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Church Road Primary School

Captains Clough Road, Bolton, BL1 5RU
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Church Road Primary School
Bolton, BL1 5RU
454 Pupils
455 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
24.80% FSM %
221 Boys
233 Girls
About Church Road Primary School

Church Road Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Bolton, Bolton, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 454 pupils on roll. School capacity: 455. Current headteacher: Deborah Docherty.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bolton
Region North West
Administrative District Bolton
Parliamentary Constituency Bolton West
Ward Smithills
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
UKPRN 10070117
URN 105152
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Michael Sidebottom Chair of Governors 21/11/2022 20/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Claxton Governor 04/10/2023 03/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Peter Cunliffe Governor 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Francesca D'Attorre Governor 15/10/2021 15/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Deborah Docherty Governor 01/04/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Assiya Khan Governor 06/11/2025 05/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Pippa Nicolle Governor 09/11/2024 08/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Shacklady Governor 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tearmh Taylor Governor 22/10/2025 21/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Maureen Vickers Governor 18/01/2024 17/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Church Road Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bolton, Bolton.
Church Road Primary School has 454 pupils, with a capacity of 455.
Church Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Church Road Primary School is Mrs Deborah Docherty.
Church Road Primary School is at Captains Clough Road, Bolton, BL1 5RU, in the Bolton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Church Road Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Church Road Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Deborah Docherty
Captains Clough Road, Bolton, BL1 5RU
01204332777
church-road.bolton.sch.uk
Location
BL1 5RU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105152
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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