The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 34% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
34%
-28.0pp 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)
102
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.
8% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 11.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Hulme (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Salisbury Road, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's RC High School
Secondary · 403m away
St Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · 977m away
Lever Park School
Special school · 1.5km away
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Lostock Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Beacon Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Claypool Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Claypool Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Claypool Primary School?
Claypool Primary School currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Claypool Primary School take?
Claypool Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Claypool Primary School?
Claypool Primary School is in Bolton, BL6 6LN, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Claypool Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Claypool Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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