The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Emma Hodge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Devonshire Road, Heaton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 4ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBolton School Girls' Division
Independent · 385m away
St Thomas of Canterbury RC School
Primary · 402m away
Bolton School Boys' Division
Independent · 628m away
Gilnow Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Clevelands Prep School
Independent · 1.2km away
Pikes Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Haslam Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Gaskell Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Devonshire Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Devonshire Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Devonshire Road Primary School?
Devonshire Road Primary School currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Devonshire Road Primary School take?
Devonshire Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Devonshire Road Primary School?
Devonshire Road Primary School is in Bolton, BL1 4ND, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Devonshire Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Devonshire 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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