The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 471
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Vicky Chatterjee (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Recreation Street, Clarendon Primary School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6SN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBolton Muslim Girls School
Secondary · 384m away
Sunning Hill Primary School
Primary · 580m away
St William of York Catholic Primary School
Primary · 712m away
Alexandra Nursery School
Nursery · 736m away
Bolton Islamic Girls School
Independent · 742m away
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
Primary · 940m away
Lever Edge Primary School
Primary · 955m away
Lever Edge Primary Academy
Primary · 955m away
Questions parents ask
What is Clarendon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clarendon Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clarendon Primary School?
Clarendon Primary School currently has 471 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clarendon Primary School take?
Clarendon Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Clarendon Primary School?
Clarendon Primary School is in Bolton, BL3 6SN, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clarendon Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Clarendon Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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