The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
31%
+23.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 451
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 59%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Nadine Harvey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Shepherd Cross Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 3EJ
Town setting
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Brownlow Fold Primary School
Primary · 374m away
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
Primary · 483m away
Gaskell Community Primary School
Primary · 852m away
Eden Boys' School, Bolton
Secondary · 914m away
Church Road Primary School
Primary · 930m away
Susan Isaacs Nursery School
Nursery · 961m away
Questions parents ask
What is Oxford Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oxford Grove Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oxford Grove Primary School?
Oxford Grove Primary School currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oxford Grove Primary School take?
Oxford Grove Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oxford Grove Primary School?
Oxford Grove Primary School is in Bolton, BL1 3EJ, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oxford Grove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Oxford Grove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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