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Kearsley West Primary School

Goodgraded 11/12/2024Ages 3–11241 pupilsDoes not apply
Bolton, BL4 9BZ
Bolton

Kearsley West Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bolton. The school has around 241 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/12/2024, Kearsley West Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bolton can view Kearsley West Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bolton (BL4 9BZ), Kearsley West 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.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence17.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher24.9England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals30.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language17.4%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-17%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-4%England avg -7%

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

Nearby schools in Bolton
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Kearsley AcademyGood · 0.3 miGrosvenor Nursery School and Day Care CentreOutstanding · 0.3 miSt John Church of England Primary School, FarnworthGood · 0.4 miSt Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.4 miWoodbridge College0.4 miSt Peter's CofE Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 mi
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