Bolton primary schools deliver consistently strong results, with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 22% achieve the higher standard, nearly triple England's 82%. The Olive School, Bolton, The Valley Community Primary School, and Masefield Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 97% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 82%. With 106 schools serving Bolton, families in Bromley Cross, Heaton, Lostock, and Farnworth have extensive choice across this large Greater Manchester town. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #65 | Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
| #84 | Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #43 | Turton Belmont Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Blackrod Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #38 | Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Bolton School Infant & Nursery School | Independent | Primary | 0-7 years | Mixed | None | - |
Independent • Primary • 0-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Olive School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Islam | 10/10Elite |
| #62 | Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | St Maxentius CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #47 | Red Lane Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
| #69 | Blackshaw Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #100 | Leverhulme Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #54 | Eagley Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #56 | St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Eagley Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #86 | Brownlow Fold Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.4/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #30 | Gaskell Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #46 | Devonshire Road Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Eatock Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #36 | St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Islam | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | The Valley Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 9.6/10Elite |
| #6 | Oxford Grove Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #23 | Ladybridge Community Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #24 | St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
| #61 | Haslam Park Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #79 | St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #82 | Clarendon Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #40 | Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Egerton Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #20 | Walmsley CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 4/10Developing |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 8/10Excellent |
| #22 | Highfield Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
| #33 | St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 8/10Excellent |
| #42 | The Ferns Primary Academy, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
| #72 | St Peter's CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
| #73 | Queensbridge Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #89 | Cherry Tree Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #92 | St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #96 | All Saints CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
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State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #99 | Gilnow Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #75 | Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #77 | Essa Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #95 | St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Information not available |
| #25 | Moorgate Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #58 | St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #76 | Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #78 | St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #91 | St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #59 | Hardy Mill Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #74 | Harwood Meadows Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #90 | St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Markland Hill Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #17 | Heathfield Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #60 | St Thomas of Canterbury RC School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #64 | Church Road Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #97 | Pikes Lane Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.1/10Developing |
| N/A | Bolton School Boys' Division | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Boys | None | 7.7/10Excellent |
| N/A | Bolton School Girls' Division | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Girls | None | 10/10Elite |
| N/A | Clevelands Prep School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
Independent • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #28 | St Mary's RC Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #48 | Horwich Parish CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #53 | St Catherine's CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #63 | Claypool Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #83 | Chorley New Road Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #98 | Beacon Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #94 | Johnson Fold Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Spindle Point Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #45 | St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #85 | St Stephen's CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #93 | Kearsley West Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Beaumont Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #35 | St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #71 | St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Lever Edge Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 8/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Masefield Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #29 | Bowness Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #49 | St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #66 | Mytham Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #81 | St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
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State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #32 | Lostock Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #55 | St Bede Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #37 | St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #67 | Rivington Foundation Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | The Oaks Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #50 | High Lawn Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #51 | Sharples Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #26 | Sunning Hill Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 8/10Excellent |
| #39 | St William of York Catholic Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
| #52 | Brandwood Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #57 | SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #80 | Bolton St Catherine's Academy | State | All-through | 3-16 years | Mixed | Church of England | 6.1/10Developing |
| N/A | Lord's School | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
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State • All-through • 3-16 years
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | St Columba's RC Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #68 | Castle Hill Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #87 | Tonge Moor Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| N/A | Al-Huda Primary School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | St Thomas CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #19 | Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
| #31 | St George's CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #34 | The Gates Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #44 | St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #70 | Washacre Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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