The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-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 10 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 502
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mr D Lane (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Holden Avenue, Sharples, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 7EX
Town setting
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Sharples Primary School
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Secondary · 1.0km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
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St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is High Lawn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
High Lawn Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend High Lawn Primary School?
High Lawn Primary School currently has 502 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does High Lawn Primary School take?
High Lawn Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is High Lawn Primary School?
High Lawn Primary School is in Bolton, BL1 7EX, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does High Lawn Primary School have a sixth form?
No, High Lawn Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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