The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 452
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- THE QUILL C OF E TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Whittaker
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Brierwood, Bolton, BL2 2PF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoorgate Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Valley Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Park School Teaching Service
Academy · 1.3km away
Forwards Centre
Academy · 1.4km away
Bolton St Catherine's Academy
All-through · 1.6km away
Susan Isaacs Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Red Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Leverhulme Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Tonge Moor Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Tonge Moor Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tonge Moor Primary Academy?
Tonge Moor Primary Academy currently has 452 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tonge Moor Primary Academy take?
Tonge Moor Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tonge Moor Primary Academy?
Tonge Moor Primary Academy is in Bolton, BL2 2PF, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tonge Moor Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Tonge Moor Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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