The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
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
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 234
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Hickman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
St George's Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt George's CofE Primary School
Primary · 562m away
Washacre Primary School
Primary · 705m away
Washacre Primary Academy
Primary · 705m away
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill
Primary · 733m away
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Westhoughton High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Eatock Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eatock Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eatock Primary School?
Eatock Primary School currently has 234 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eatock Primary School take?
Eatock Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Eatock Primary School?
Eatock Primary School is in Bolton, BL5 2ER, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eatock Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Eatock Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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