The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 241
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 26.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Miss Jackie Fitton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Primrose Street, Kearsley, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 9BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKearsley Academy
Secondary · 478m away
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 499m away
Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre
Nursery · 505m away
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 621m away
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Prestolee Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Queensbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
North Walkden Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kearsley West Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kearsley West Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kearsley West Primary School?
Kearsley West Primary School currently has 241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kearsley West Primary School take?
Kearsley West Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kearsley West Primary School?
Kearsley West Primary School is in Bolton, BL4 9BZ, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kearsley West Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kearsley West Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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