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Gilnow Primary School

Goodgraded 08/06/2022Ages 3–11231 pupilsDoes not apply
Bolton, BL1 4LG
Bolton

Gilnow Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bolton. The school has around 231 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/06/2022, Gilnow Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bolton can view Gilnow Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bolton (BL1 4LG), Gilnow 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
Attendance95.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence13.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals25.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language91.4%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-47%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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Pikes Lane Primary School0.2 miBolton School Boys' Division0.3 miBolton School Infant & Nursery School0.4 miBolton School Girls' Division0.4 miBolton College0.4 miUniversity Collegiate School0.4 mi
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