The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 349
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Angela Bogle (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
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Mytham Road, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1JG
Town setting
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Ladywood School
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Primary · 709m away
Bowness Primary School
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Little Lever School
Secondary · 991m away
Prestolee Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Mytham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mytham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mytham Primary School?
Mytham Primary School currently has 349 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mytham Primary School take?
Mytham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mytham Primary School?
Mytham Primary School is in Bolton, BL3 1JG, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mytham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mytham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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