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Blackrod Primary School

Outstandinggraded 26/03/2024Ages 4–11312 pupilsDoes not apply
BOLTON, BL6 5SY
Bolton

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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 26/03/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence6.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals8.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.5%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in BOLTONSee the full area report for BL6 5SY