What is The Oaks Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The Oaks Primary School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/12/2023. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is The Oaks Primary School a primary or secondary school?

The Oaks Primary School is a primary school in Bolton, for ages 5–11.

Where is The Oaks Primary School?

The Oaks Primary School is in Bolton, BL1 7HS (Bolton local authority).

How many pupils attend The Oaks Primary School?

The Oaks Primary School has around 220 pupils on roll.

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The Oaks Primary School

Goodgraded 05/12/2023Ages 5–11220 pupilsDoes not apply

Bolton, BL1 7HS

Bolton

The Oaks Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Bolton. The school has around 220 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/12/2023, The Oaks Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bolton can view The Oaks Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bolton (BL1 7HS), The Oaks Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 05/12/2023

Attendance & staffing

Attendance96.2%England avg 94.5%

Persistent absence7.3%England avg 14.3%

Pupils per teacher25.8England avg 20.9

Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals7.3%England avg 24.0%

English not first language14.7%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)33%England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Bolton

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Sharples SchoolGood · 0.2 mi Sharples Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 mi St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, BoltonGood · 0.5 mi High Lawn Primary School0.3 mi Eagley Infant SchoolGood · 0.7 mi St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge0.8 mi

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