The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 454
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Docherty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Captains Clough Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 5RU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas of Canterbury RC School
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Smithills School
Secondary · 914m away
Oxford Grove Primary School
Primary · 930m away
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
Primary · 938m away
Youth Challenge Pru
Academy · 1.0km away
Al-Huda Primary School
Independent · 1.1km away
Devonshire Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Church Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Church Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Church Road Primary School?
Church Road Primary School currently has 454 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Church Road Primary School take?
Church Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Church Road Primary School?
Church Road Primary School is in Bolton, BL1 5RU, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Church Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Church Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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