The short version
Above-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 317
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 18.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Debbie Mills (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Street, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLever Park School
Special school · 412m away
Beacon Primary School
Primary · 702m away
St Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · 962m away
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rivington and Blackrod High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Joseph's RC High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Cumberland School
Independent · 1.6km away
Claypool Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Horwich Parish CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Horwich Parish CofE Primary School?
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School currently has 317 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Horwich Parish CofE Primary School take?
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Horwich Parish CofE Primary School?
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School is in Bolton, BL6 6AA, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Horwich Parish CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Horwich Parish CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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