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 90%. 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 90%. 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #84 | Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #27 | St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #38 | Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | Good |
| #7 | Blackrod Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #62 | Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #1 | The Olive School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Islam | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #99 | Leverhulme Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #69 | Blackshaw Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #47 | Red Lane Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #56 | St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #54 | Eagley Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Eagley Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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State • Primary • 7-11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #46 | Devonshire Road Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #30 | Gaskell Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #36 | St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #5 | Eatock Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #82 | Clarendon Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #79 | St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #61 | Haslam Park Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #24 | St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
| #23 | Ladybridge Community Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #6 | Oxford Grove Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #2 | The Valley Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Walmsley CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
| #9 | Egerton Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #95 | All Saints CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #91 | St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #88 | Cherry Tree Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #73 | Queensbridge Primary School, 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 |
| #42 | The Ferns Primary Academy, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #33 | St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #22 | Highfield Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #4 | Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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State • Primary • 3-11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #94 | St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #77 | Essa Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #75 | Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #90 | St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton | 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 |
| #76 | Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #58 | St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #25 | Moorgate Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #14 | St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Information not available |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #89 | St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #74 | Harwood Meadows Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #59 | Hardy Mill Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #96 | Pikes Lane Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| #64 | Church Road Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #60 | St Thomas of Canterbury RC School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #17 | Heathfield Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #13 | Markland Hill Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| 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 • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #97 | Beacon Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #83 | Chorley New Road Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #63 | Claypool Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #53 | St Catherine's CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #48 | Horwich Parish CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #28 | St Mary's RC Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #92 | Kearsley West Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #85 | St Stephen's CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #45 | St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #10 | Spindle Point Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #35 | St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #8 | Beaumont Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 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 |
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| #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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #81 | St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #66 | Mytham Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #49 | St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy, Bolton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #29 | Bowness Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #3 | Masefield Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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State • Primary • 4-11 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 |
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| #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 |
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| #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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Sharples Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #50 | High Lawn Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #11 | The Oaks Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #80 | Bolton St Catherine's Academy | State | All-through | 3-16 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
| #57 | SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #52 | Brandwood Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #39 | St William of York Catholic Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #26 | Sunning Hill Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #18 | St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| N/A | Lord's School | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • All-through • 3-16 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #87 | Tonge Moor Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #68 | Castle Hill Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #21 | St Columba's RC Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #70 | Washacre Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #44 | St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #34 | The Gates Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #31 | St George's 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 |
| #12 | St Thomas CofE Primary School, Bolton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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