Heathfield Primary School
Bolton, BL3 3TP · Bolton · primary school
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10th of 88 primary schools in Bolton we can score, 97 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.7/10 against 2,634 of them, against 7.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Heathfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). An Ofsted inspection took place in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Choir, Drawing, Music technology, Purposeful play, Karate, and HOOSC. Sports include Cross Country, Ball skills, and Football Training. Year 6 visits the Stockport air raid shelter. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 270 pupils against a stated capacity of 276. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the new report-card framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Heathfield Primary School
Overview
Heathfield Primary School is described as a place where pupils "flourish within this caring, friendly community" and are "very well prepared for their next steps in education." The report highlights that leaders have established an "ambitious, rich and well-structured curriculum" which is implemented consistently well, resulting in high attainment across all pupil groups.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "very well across the school curriculum," with attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics consistently above the national average, including for disadvantaged pupils.
- Attendance is managed "very effectively," with rates consistently above the national average due to leaders’ focus on "making every day count."
- Pupils display "extremely positive attitudes to learning," are respectful, and the school environment is described as "calm and purposeful."
- The early years provision is "highly effective," giving children the "best start to school" with high expectations and secure skill development.
- Inclusion is underpinned by a "united commitment," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and disabilities learn alongside peers with tailored support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders and governors should "sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas, including the delivery of the curriculum, so that pupils' learning, including for children in the early years, continues to deepen further."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns being "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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