What is Blackrod Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Blackrod Primary School was judged Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 26/03/2024. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Blackrod Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Blackrod Primary School is a primary school in BOLTON, for ages 4–11.

Where is Blackrod Primary School?

Blackrod Primary School is in BOLTON, BL6 5SY (Bolton local authority).

How many pupils attend Blackrod Primary School?

Blackrod Primary School has around 312 pupils on roll.

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Blackrod Primary School

Outstandinggraded 26/03/2024Ages 4–11312 pupils

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BOLTON, BL6 5SY

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Blackrod Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in BOLTON, within the Bolton local authority. The school has around 312 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 26/03/2024, Blackrod Primary School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in BOLTON can view Blackrod Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in BOLTON (BL6 5SY), Blackrod 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 & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding

Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding

Personal developmentOutstanding

Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 26/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

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Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average

Expected standard (RWM)83%

England avg 59%

Higher standard (RWM)13%

England avg 7%

Reading scaled score110

100 = expected standard

Maths scaled score106

100 = expected standard

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake8.4%

Free school meals8.4%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language3.5%

England avg 18.8%

Places filled99%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing96.1%

Attendance96.1%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher20.0

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence6.3%

England avg 14.3%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in BOLTON

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Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 mi St Catherine's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 mi Aspull Church Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 mi Our Lady's RC Primary School WiganOutstanding · 1.2 mi St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary SchoolGood · 1.2 mi Beacon Primary SchoolGood · 1.5 mi

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