The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 294
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 18.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mr Sean Doherty (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
Bristle Hall Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3QA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart R.C. Primary School
Primary · 540m away
Westhoughton High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Washacre Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Washacre Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Eatock Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St George's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Gates Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Gates Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Gates Primary School?
The Gates Primary School currently has 294 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Gates Primary School take?
The Gates Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Gates Primary School?
The Gates Primary School is in Bolton, BL5 3QA, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Gates Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Gates Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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