The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 338
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 37.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Debra Hopwood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Entwistle Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 2RH
Town setting
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The Valley Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Leverhulme Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Primary · 1.5km away
Bolton St Catherine's Academy
All-through · 1.6km away
Red Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Moorgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Moorgate Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moorgate Primary School?
Moorgate Primary School currently has 338 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moorgate Primary School take?
Moorgate Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Moorgate Primary School?
Moorgate Primary School is in Bolton, BL2 2RH, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moorgate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Moorgate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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