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 8%. The Olive School, Bolton, The Valley Community Primary School, and Masefield Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 97% rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 90%. With 108 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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #65 | Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
| #84 | Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #43 | Turton Belmont Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Blackrod Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #38 | Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Bolton School Infant & Nursery School | Independent | Primary | 0-7 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Primary • 0-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Olive School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Islam | Outstanding |
| #62 | Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | St Maxentius CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #47 | Red Lane Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #69 | Blackshaw Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #99 | Leverhulme Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #54 | Eagley Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #56 | St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| N/A | Eagley Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #86 | Brownlow Fold Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #30 | Gaskell Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #46 | Devonshire Road Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Eatock Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #36 | St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Islam | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | The Valley Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #6 | Oxford Grove Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #23 | Ladybridge Community Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #24 | St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
| #61 | Haslam Park Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #79 | St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #82 | Clarendon Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #40 | Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Egerton Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #20 | Walmsley CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #22 | Highfield Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #33 | St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #42 | The Ferns Primary Academy, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #72 | St Peter's CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
| #73 | Queensbridge Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #88 | Cherry Tree Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #91 | St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #95 | All Saints CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #98 | Gilnow Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #75 | Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #77 | Essa Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #94 | St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #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 | Outstanding |
| #58 | St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #76 | Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #78 | St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #90 | St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #59 | Hardy Mill Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #74 | Harwood Meadows Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #89 | St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Markland Hill Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #17 | Heathfield Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #60 | St Thomas of Canterbury RC School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #64 | Church Road Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #96 | Pikes Lane Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| N/A | Bolton School Boys' Division | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Boys | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| N/A | Bolton School Girls' Division | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| N/A | Clevelands Prep School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #28 | St Mary's RC Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #48 | Horwich Parish CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #53 | St Catherine's CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #63 | Claypool Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #83 | Chorley New Road Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #97 | Beacon Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #93 | Johnson Fold Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Spindle Point Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #45 | St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #85 | St Stephen's CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #92 | Kearsley West Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Beaumont Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #35 | St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #71 | St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Lever Edge Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Masefield Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #29 | Bowness Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #49 | St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #66 | Mytham Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #81 | St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #55 | St Bede Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #37 | St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #67 | Rivington Foundation Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | The Oaks Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #50 | High Lawn Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #51 | Sharples Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #26 | Sunning Hill Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #39 | St William of York Catholic Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #52 | Brandwood Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #57 | SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #80 | Bolton St Catherine's Academy | State | All-through | 3-16 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
| N/A | Lord's School | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • All-through • 3-16 years
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | St Columba's RC Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #68 | Castle Hill Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #87 | Tonge Moor Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | St Thomas CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #19 | Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Outstanding |
| #31 | St George's CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #34 | The Gates Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #44 | St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #70 | Washacre Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
