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Gilnow Primary School

Gilnow Gardens, Bolton, BL1 4LG
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Gilnow Primary School
Bolton, BL1 4LG
231 Pupils
236 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
26.70% FSM %
102 Boys
129 Girls
About Gilnow Primary School

Gilnow Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Bolton, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 231 pupils on roll. School capacity: 236. Current headteacher: Kate Hesketh.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bolton or the school directly.

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 North East
Ward Queens Park & Central
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 10078442
URN 105198
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Richard Moody Chair of Governors 06/12/2023 13/06/2026 Appointed by LA
Mrs Suliat Abdulrauf Governor 30/01/2023 18/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Arfan Ali Governor 19/10/2022 18/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carolyn Cooney Governor 18/10/2022 17/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Crook Governor 28/09/2022 27/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Anisha Dalal Governor 05/12/2023 04/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Katherine Hesketh Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Abdullah Khan Governor 12/03/2025 11/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Mcilwaine Governor 22/03/2024 21/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Moody Governor 14/07/2022 13/06/2026 Appointed by LA
Ms Zainab Ocheni Governor 24/05/2025 23/05/2029 Elected by parents
Miss Hifsah Rashid Governor 12/07/2022 11/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Pikes Lane Primary School
0.31 km • Bolton
Other
Bolton School Boys' Division
0.54 km • Bolton
Other
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School
0.62 km •
Other
Bolton School Girls' Division
0.62 km • Bolton
Other
Bolton College
0.64 km • Bolton
Other
University Collegiate School
0.65 km • Bolton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Gilnow Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bolton, Bolton.
Gilnow Primary School has 231 pupils, with a capacity of 236.
Gilnow Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Gilnow Primary School is Miss Kate Hesketh.
Gilnow Primary School is at Gilnow Gardens, Bolton, BL1 4LG, in the Bolton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Gilnow Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Gilnow Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Kate Hesketh
Gilnow Gardens, Bolton, BL1 4LG
01204333724
www.gilnow.bolton.sch.uk/
Location
BL1 4LG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105198
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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