How many state-funded options are listed in Bolton?

This page currently lists 96 state-funded schools in Bolton. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state primary schools in Bolton ranked?

We rank schools using KS2 attainment, inspection outcomes, and wider school data so you can compare more than just a single headline measure. Use the filters and map to narrow the list further.

Does this page include academies and maintained primary schools in Bolton?

Yes. The state category is based on the underlying sector value in our database, so it can include academies, maintained schools, and other state-funded institutions within this primary schools group.

Best State Primary Schools in Bolton

Browse state-funded primary and all-through schools using the same ranking and map tools as the main hub. This page currently lists 96 schools in Bolton. Schools featured here include The Olive School, Bolton, The Valley Community Primary School and Oxford Grove Primary School.

Top schools in Bolton

Showing 1-20 of 96 schools

The Olive School, Bolton
Bolton Town Centre
The Valley Community Primary School
Deane
Oxford Grove Primary School
Deane
Lostock Primary School
Lostock
Markland Hill Primary School
Heaton
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
Westhoughton
St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School
Smithills
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
Astley Bridge
Eatock Primary School
Daisy Hill
Turton Belmont Community Primary School
Belmont
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
Deane
Moorgate Primary School
Halliwell
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Farnworth
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
Over Hulton
Masefield Primary School
Little Lever
St Gregory's RC Primary School
Farnworth
The Ferns Primary Academy
Farnworth
Sunning Hill Primary School
Smithills
The Gates Primary School
Westhoughton
Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School
Edgworth