The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 312
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Katherine Mead (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Manchester Road, Manchester Road,, Blackrod, BOLTON, Lancashire, BL6 5SY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan
Primary · 1.9km away
Aspull Church Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Lever Park School
Special school · 2.4km away
Beacon Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
St Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blackrod Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blackrod Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blackrod Primary School?
Blackrod Primary School currently has 312 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackrod Primary School take?
Blackrod Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blackrod Primary School?
Blackrod Primary School is in BOLTON, BL6 5SY, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackrod Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Blackrod Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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