The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% 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
- 56% 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 56.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mr Andrew Renwick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Castle Hill Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 2JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTonge Moor Primary Academy
Primary · 751m away
Moorgate Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
Independent · 1.0km away
The Valley Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
Primary · 1.3km away
Eden Boys' School, Bolton
Secondary · 1.5km away
Bolton St Catherine's Academy
All-through · 1.6km away
Susan Isaacs Nursery School
Nursery · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Castle Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Hill Primary School?
Castle Hill Primary School currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Hill Primary School take?
Castle Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castle Hill Primary School?
Castle Hill Primary School is in Bolton, BL2 2JT, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Castle Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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