The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (123% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 1–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 553
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- LEVER EDGE PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Kelly James (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLever Edge Primary School
Primary · Very close
Raise Education and Wellbeing School
Independent · Very close
King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Secondary · 365m away
St William of York Catholic Primary School
Primary · 428m away
Essa Primary Academy
Primary · 577m away
Essa Academy
Secondary · 588m away
Thomasson Memorial School
Special school · 610m away
Bolton Muslim Girls School
Secondary · 878m away
Questions parents ask
What is Lever Edge Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lever Edge Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lever Edge Primary Academy?
Lever Edge Primary Academy currently has 553 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lever Edge Primary Academy take?
Lever Edge Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 1 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lever Edge Primary Academy?
Lever Edge Primary Academy is in Bolton, BL3 3HP, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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