The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 220
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 64%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Debra Meekings
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Peter Martin Street, Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 7AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHorwich Parish CofE Primary School
Primary · 702m away
Rivington and Blackrod High School
Secondary · 907m away
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Primary · 920m away
Lever Park School
Special school · 992m away
Cumberland School
Independent · 1.1km away
St Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Joseph's RC High School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Blackrod Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beacon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beacon Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beacon Primary School?
Beacon Primary School currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beacon Primary School take?
Beacon Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beacon Primary School?
Beacon Primary School is in Bolton, BL6 7AL, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beacon Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beacon Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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