Which is the best primary school in Bolton?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Turton Belmont Community Primary School ranks first of 88 ranked primary schools in Bolton, with 100% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Bolton ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Bolton?

88 primary schools in Bolton published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Bolton, ranked

The 88 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Turton Belmont Community Primary School
Community school

36%

higher standard

100%

expected standard
2
The Olive School, Bolton
Free schools

32%

higher standard

95%

expected standard
3
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
Voluntary aided school

16%

higher standard

90%

expected standard
4
Bowness Primary School
Academy sponsor led

14%

higher standard

86%

expected standard
5
Beaumont Primary School
Community school

29%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
6
Masefield Primary School
Academy converter

22%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
7
St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

10%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
8
The Gates Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
9
The Valley Community Primary School
Community school

27%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
10
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Academy sponsor led

4%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
11
Kearsley West Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
12
Oxford Grove Primary School
Community school

31%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
13
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Voluntary aided school

21%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
14
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
Academy converter

12%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
15
The Oaks Primary School
Community school

12%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
16
Gaskell Community Primary School
Community school

11%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
17
Rivington Foundation Primary School
Foundation school

7%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
18
Egerton Primary School
Community school

28%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
19
Blackrod Primary School
Community school

17%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
20
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

9%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
21
Markland Hill Primary School
Community school

32%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
22
The Ferns Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

12%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
23
Heathfield Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
24
The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton
Free schools

12%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
25
Spindle Point Primary School
Community school

23%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
26
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

21%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
27
Sunning Hill Primary School
Community school

16%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
28
Haslam Park Primary School
Community school

9%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
29
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

11%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
30
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton
Voluntary aided school

9%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
31
Eagley Junior School
Academy converter

17%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
32
Eatock Primary School
Community school

12%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
33
Hardy Mill Primary School
Community school

9%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
34
Ladybridge Community Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
35
Blackshaw Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
36
St Columba's RC Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
37
Devonshire Road Primary School
Community school

14%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
38
Moorgate Primary School
Community school

9%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
39
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
40
Castle Hill Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
41
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
Voluntary controlled school

13%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
42
Highfield Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
43
Sharples Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
44
Essa Primary Academy
Free schools

3%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
45
All Saints CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
46
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill
Voluntary controlled school

4%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
47
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
48
Clarendon Primary School
Community school

24%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
49
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

9%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
50
Red Lane Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
51
Lever Edge Primary Academy
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
52
Church Road Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
53
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
54
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
55
Harwood Meadows Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
56
St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
57
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
Voluntary aided school

13%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
58
St Maxentius CofE Primary School
Academy converter

12%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
59
High Lawn Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
60
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
61
Chorley New Road Primary Academy
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
62
St George's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

8%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
63
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
Voluntary aided school

16%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
64
St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

16%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
65
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
66
Queensbridge Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
67
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
68
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
Voluntary aided school

10%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
69
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

9%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
70
Brandwood Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
71
Mytham Primary School
Community school

4%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
72
St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton
Voluntary aided school

13%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
73
Pikes Lane Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
74
Brownlow Fold Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
75
Gilnow Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
76
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
77
St Thomas of Canterbury RC School
Voluntary aided school

8%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
78
Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
79
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
Voluntary aided school

2%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
80
St Bede Academy
Academy converter

1%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
81
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
82
Leverhulme Community Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
83
Tonge Moor Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
84
Cherry Tree Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
85
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

42%

expected standard
86
Beacon Primary School
Academy sponsor led

4%

higher standard

36%

expected standard
87
Bolton St Catherine's Academy
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

34%

expected standard
88
Claypool Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

34%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Bolton?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Turton Belmont Community Primary School ranks first of 88 ranked primary schools in Bolton, with 100% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Bolton ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Bolton?: 88 primary schools in Bolton published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.