VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Requires Improvementgraded 28/11/2023Ages 3–1129 pupilsChurch of England
Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Clitheroe, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 29 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 28/11/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Clitheroe can view Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 28/11/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence7.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher16.7England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals8.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Clitheroe
All schools in Clitheroe →Bowland HighGood · 2.3 miGrindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 2.9 miChatburn Church of England Primary School3.5 mi
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