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Council: Bolton

Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School

Bolton, Bolton - BL4 0BP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The school aims to provide a happy, caring, secure environment in which there is a spirit of harmony and understanding where children can develop Christian attitudes and values.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Oxford Grove Primary School

Bolton, Bolton - BL1 3EJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Quality Mark for History Since 2020 The History Quality Mark Gold is awarded to schools that demonstrate a relentless passion to ensure effective learning and achievement through inspiring teaching that engages all pupils consistently across the school.”

PrimaryEstablished

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Ofsted: Outstanding

Quality of education: Outstanding

Park School Teaching Service

Bolton, Bolton - BL1 4QR

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“The Bolton Impact Trust, although made up of several specialist academies, has a simple goal of serving our pupils by offering high quality personalised education.”

Not applicableEstablishedNo rating on record

Pikes Lane Primary School

Bolton, Bolton - BL3 5HU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our staff are fully committed to our Pikes Lane Learning Journey and the curriculum opportunities that our children benefit from.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Prestolee Primary School

Manchester, Bolton - M26 1HJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“When children leave Prestolee we want them to be independent learners and thinkers with a range of skills and talents. We can do this by striving to provide an environment for learning in which children are able to maximise their potential academically, socially, physically and emotionally.”

PrimarySince 2015Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Queensbridge Primary School

Bolton, Bolton - BL4 7BL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“All involved at Queensbridge work extremely hard to ensure that our children receive the very best education within a supportive environment. We pride ourselves on the high expectations we hold and our warm and caring approach.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Red Lane Primary School

Bolton, Bolton - BL2 5HP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“On behalf of all our staff and local governors it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Red Lane Primary School. We pride ourselves on our motto ‘Believe, Achieve, Succeed’ and believe that all our children can achieve, becoming successful future citizens.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Rivington and Blackrod High School

Bolton, Bolton - BL6 7RU

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Founded in 1566, Rivington & Blackrod has been part of our community for generations. We are proud to be a caring school where students feel safe, happy and supported to achieve their best.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Rumworth School

Bolton, Bolton - BL3 4TP

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School

Bolton, Bolton - BL5 3DU

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Every child, parent, governor and member of this school community is unique in self, unique in qualities to offer… All aspects of our school, the relationships, the curriculum, the policies, the aims and objectives, the pastoral care and discipline have the potential to speak of God’s presence in…”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Sharples Primary School

Bolton, Bolton - BL1 8RU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We are committed to providing an inclusive, happy, safe and caring learning environment where children can develop a love of learning. We believe relationships with parents, carers and other schools make us stronger and we embrace learning opportunities.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Sharples School

Bolton, Bolton - BL1 8SN

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“We aim to provide our students with the knowledge, skills and qualities that will enable them to become successful citizens of the future. Sharples School aspires to be an outstanding school, a school where:”

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Smithills School

Bolton, Bolton - BL1 6JS

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“The vision a school has and the values it promotes might seem remote to some. At Smithills, however, our vision and values are at the very heart of everything we do. If you want to get to know us as a school, the way we work as a family and as an organisation, then this is what you need to know:”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Spindle Point Primary School

Bolton, Bolton - BL4 8SE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Spindle Point is fortunate enough to have spectacular outside grounds where the children have ample space to play and learn in. The staff team is committed to supporting children and families so that they really enjoy their school experience and thrive in the setting.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School

Bolton, Bolton - BL2 6NW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“When writing our Mission Statement we took time to reflect, question and share our vision. We wanted our children to understand and express what is at the heart of our school community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton

Bolton, Bolton - BL3 2DT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our school vision embodies the Church of England vision for education, with Jesus’ promise of ‘life in all its fullness’ at its heart.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Bolton, Bolton - BL5 1EN

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We believe that St. Andrew’s C.E. Primary School exists to provide life’s main opportunities for our children guided by and learning from the example and teaching of Jesus Christ.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Bolton, Bolton - BL5 3NZ

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“At St. Bartholomew’s Church of England Primary School, we believe it is important to develop core Christian values. These are incorporated within our daily lives and help to nurture a moral and spiritual awareness.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Bede Academy

Bolton, Bolton - BL3 3LJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Everyone at St. Bede is passionate about our vision ‘Learning, Caring, Growing Together’. The vision, our core values and the Parable of the Good Samaritan underpin all of our learning experiences. Our links to St. Bede Church and local Pastors further supports our strong Christian ethos.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton

Bolton, Bolton - BL3 4RX

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“The school Gift Team (Growing Together in Faith) is made up of pupils from Year 5 and Year 6, the pupils help to support the Catholic life of the school and support the development of the spiritual life of our school family. There are a variety of clubs for pupils to take part in.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good