The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 33.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Julie Cheung (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Darley Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 3DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 363m away
Oxford Grove Primary School
Primary · 374m away
Gaskell Community Primary School
Primary · 611m away
Susan Isaacs Nursery School
Nursery · 620m away
The Valley Community Primary School
Primary · 936m away
Bolton School Boys' Division
Independent · 1.1km away
Church Road Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brownlow Fold Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brownlow Fold Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brownlow Fold Primary School?
Brownlow Fold Primary School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brownlow Fold Primary School take?
Brownlow Fold Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brownlow Fold Primary School?
Brownlow Fold Primary School is in Bolton, BL1 3DX, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brownlow Fold Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brownlow Fold Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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