The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 59
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 11.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Debbie Tinkler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Bolton, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6AW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bolton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bolton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bolton Primary School?
Bolton Primary School currently has 59 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bolton Primary School take?
Bolton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bolton Primary School?
Bolton Primary School is in Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6AW, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bolton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bolton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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