The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
6% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 536
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Miss Claire Whalley (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
Location
Goldsmith Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6TR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlexandra Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Bolton Muslim Girls School
Secondary · Very close
Brandwood Primary School
Primary · 519m away
Lever Edge Primary School
Primary · 949m away
Lever Edge Primary Academy
Primary · 949m away
Raise Education and Wellbeing School
Independent · 956m away
St William of York Catholic Primary School
Primary · 967m away
Thomasson Memorial School
Special school · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sunning Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sunning Hill Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sunning Hill Primary School?
Sunning Hill Primary School currently has 536 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sunning Hill Primary School take?
Sunning Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sunning Hill Primary School?
Sunning Hill Primary School is in Bolton, BL3 6TR, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sunning Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sunning Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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