All the primary schools in Bolton rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted
We have listed the 17 primary schools in Bolton which are rated "outstanding" by the education watchdog.
There are a wide array of schools across the borough, with 100 primaries and 30 secondaries.
Of those 100 primary schools, 17 have been given the highest possible rating by regulatory body Ofsted.
What is the Ofsted grading?
There is a 4-point grading scale used for inspection judgements:
grade 1: outstanding
grade 2: good
grade 3: requires improvement
grade 4: inadequate
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What does a school have to do to be Outstanding?
To reach an “outstanding” standard, schools have to receive an “outstanding” grade for all the criteria, “meeting each and every good criterion”, securely and consistently, among others.
Ofsted’s aim is to only name a school outstanding in a given area if they are truly performing exceptionally well and across the school.
All other key judgements are likely to be outstanding.
In exceptional circumstances, one of the key judgements may be good, as long as there is convincing evidence that the school is improving this area sustainably and securely towards outstanding.
Typically this will mean meeting each and every one of the good criteria but falling short on the outstanding for that key judgement.
Safeguarding is effective.
All of the 'Outstanding' Primary schools in Bolton
The Olive School, Ashton House, Waterloo Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 8HT - Latest report, September 17, 2019
Pikes Lane Primary School, Gibraltar Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5HU - Latest report, October 20, 2023
Sunning Hill Primary School, Goldsmith Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6TR - Latest report, November 28, 2013
Moorgate Primary School, Entwistle Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 2RH - Latest report, June 16, 2023
The Valley Community Primary School, Hibbert Street, Off Blackburn Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8JG - Latest report, November 22, 2023
Oxford Grove Primary School, Shepherd Cross Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 3EJ - Latest report, March 22, 2023
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Newnham Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8QA - Latest report, July 12, 2013
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Edale Road, Deane, St Mary's CE Primary School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4QP - Latest report, March 19, 2024
Rumworth School, Armadale Road, Ladybridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4TP - Latest report, May 15, 2024
Green Fold School, Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0NS - Latest report, December 19, 2023
Markland Hill Primary School, Markland Hill, Heaton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 5EJ - Latest report, November 18, 2014
Johnson Fold Community Primary School, Worston Avenue, Johnson Fold, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 5UG - Latest report, July 7, 2023
St Peter's CofE Primary School, Alexandra Street, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 9JT - Latest report, November 11, 2021
Lostock Primary School, Glengarth Drive, Lostock, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 4PS - Latest report, June 14, 2024
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School, Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3DU - Latest report, May 16, 2024
Eatock Primary School, St George's Avenue, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2ER - Latest report, April 25, 2024
Blackrod Primary School - Manchester Road, Blackrod, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 5SY - May 16, 2024