Walmsley CofE Primary School
Blackburn Road, Egerton, Bolton, BL7 9SA
Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)
PrimaryAcademy converterMixedChurch of England
About the school
“The Walmsley Experience places learning at the centre of school life, combining classroom teaching, wider opportunities and memorable experiences. Pupils develop knowledge, independence and confidence over time, supported by clear routines, consistent expectations and a strong sense of values.”
Established school - open since before 2025. Became an academy in January 2026, continuing the school that was already there.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Requires improvementLast inspected 19 March 2024
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
Personal developmentRequires improvement
Leadership and managementRequires improvement
Safeguarding effectiveYes
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Not applicable
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
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- Number of pupils
- 322
- Multi-academy trust
- THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST
- Phone
- 01204332650
- Website
- www.walmsley.bolton.sch.uk