The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 233
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Miss Jennifer Bingham (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
Full inspection: Good
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Moss Lane, Kearsley, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 8SE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 783m away
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley
Primary · 1.1km away
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Kearsley Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Wardley CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Prestolee Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Kearsley West Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Spindle Point Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Spindle Point Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Spindle Point Primary School?
Spindle Point Primary School currently has 233 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Spindle Point Primary School take?
Spindle Point Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Spindle Point Primary School?
Spindle Point Primary School is in Bolton, BL4 8SE, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Spindle Point Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Spindle Point Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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