The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
14% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 18.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- HARWOOD MEADOWS COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Julian Bevan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Orchard Gardens, Harwood, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFirwood High School
Academy · 415m away
Hardy Mill Primary School
Primary · 470m away
Bolton St Catherine's Academy
All-through · 611m away
St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton
Primary · 874m away
Red Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Breightmet School
Independent · 1.7km away
St Maxentius CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Park School Teaching Service
Academy · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harwood Meadows Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harwood Meadows Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harwood Meadows Primary School?
Harwood Meadows Primary School currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harwood Meadows Primary School take?
Harwood Meadows Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harwood Meadows Primary School?
Harwood Meadows Primary School is in Bolton, BL2 3PS, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harwood Meadows Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Harwood Meadows Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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