High Lawn Primary School
Bolton, BL1 7EX · Bolton · primary school
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53rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.9/10 against 3,182 of them, against 4.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 62% | 2.55 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
High Lawn Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The school outperformed the national median for the higher standard, with 8.0% achieving it against a national figure of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 492 pupils against a stated capacity of 504. 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about High Lawn Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as "proud to attend" the school, where they are "polite and well mannered" and "keen to learn new things." The report highlights a "warm, welcoming atmosphere" built on mutual respect, with staff delivering a "clear, well sequenced curriculum" in most subjects. While the school maintains high expectations and supports pupils with special educational needs effectively, there are inconsistencies in curriculum design and governance oversight in specific areas.
Strengths
- Reading is a top priority, with staff delivering phonics "consistently and confidently" so pupils typically become "confident, fluent readers."
- Pupils "embody the school’s ten values," showing care for each other and an understanding of different needs.
- Relationships between pupils and staff are "highly positive," fostering a culture where pupils trust staff to help them.
- Staff workload and well-being are managed effectively, with staff appreciating the "consideration the school gives when introducing new policies."
- Pupils with SEND are "swiftly identified" and their additional needs are "met well" through regular staff training and agency liaison.
Areas to improve
- The school must review the design of underdeveloped subject curriculums, including aspects of the early years, to ensure knowledge is broken down into "smaller, logical steps of learning."
- Governors need to develop more robust methods to gain "sufficient oversight" across all subjects to hold the school to account effectively.
- Early years staff require training to use "purposeful dialogue" more effectively to deepen children’s understanding and vocabulary.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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