The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (115% 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
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 485
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 55.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- BASE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rhian Driver (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Red Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 5HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBreightmet School
Independent · 584m away
Bolton St Catherine's Academy
All-through · 661m away
Park School Teaching Service
Academy · 664m away
Forwards Centre
Academy · 685m away
Firwood High School
Academy · 724m away
Leverhulme Community Primary School
Primary · 891m away
Harwood Meadows Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Red Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Red Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Red Lane Primary School?
Red Lane Primary School currently has 485 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Red Lane Primary School take?
Red Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Red Lane Primary School?
Red Lane Primary School is in Bolton, BL2 5HP, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Red Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Red Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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