Kearsley West Primary School
Bolton, BL4 9BZ · Bolton · primary school
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31st 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 — 8.0/10 against 2,197 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kearsley West Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 236 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available for pupils to join after the main teaching day ends? How does the school maintain its Good rating in terms of day-to-day teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about Kearsley West Primary School
Overview
Kearsley West Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes an “exceptionally nurturing school” where pupils enjoy attending and conduct themselves “impeccably.” Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that meets pupil needs and relates to local heritage, ensuring most pupils achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an “extensive range of activities” that develop their talents, including performances at prestigious events and enrichment ‘passports’.
- Staff in early years and key stage 1 are “experts in teaching early reading,” ensuring the majority of pupils are fluent and accurate readers by Year 1.
- The school has “strong procedures for identifying the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” who learn successfully alongside classmates.
- Older pupils take responsibilities seriously, helping younger ones, while the school fosters respect for cultural and religious differences.
- The school builds “very positive relationships with parents and carers” and maintains high attendance rates through strong partnerships.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, staff strategies to help pupils remember content over time are less effective, meaning some pupils struggle to recall prior learning and build on it. The school should strengthen these strategies to ensure pupils “remember important knowledge and build on past learning.”
Safeguarding
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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
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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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