The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 237
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- EAGLEY JUNIOR SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Nikesh Gandhi (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Off Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTurton School
Secondary · 366m away
Eagley Infant School
Primary · 398m away
Newfields School
Independent · 680m away
Birtenshaw School Bolton
Special school · 777m away
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
Primary · 792m away
The Oaks Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sharples School Science Specialist College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Sharples School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Eagley Junior School?
Eagley Junior School currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eagley Junior School take?
Eagley Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Eagley Junior School?
Eagley Junior School is in Bolton, BL7 9AT, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eagley Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Eagley Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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