The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 465
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 43.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Amy Holmes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Location
Brandwood Street, Brandwood Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4BG
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Brandwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brandwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brandwood Primary School?
Brandwood Primary School currently has 465 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brandwood Primary School take?
Brandwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brandwood Primary School?
Brandwood Primary School is in Bolton, BL3 4BG, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brandwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brandwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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