Leverhulme Community Primary School
Bolton, BL2 6EE · Bolton · primary school
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87th 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 — 2.1/10 against 836 of them, against 1.7/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leverhulme Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Eco Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 438 pupils against a stated capacity of 522. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment in writing? How does the Eco Club fit into the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Leverhulme Community Primary School
Overview
Leverhulme Community Primary School provides a warm, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued, with safeguarding standards met. While early years provision is strong and personal development is well-rounded, the report identifies that curriculum delivery is inconsistent, leading to lower-than-average national results and variable teaching quality. Recent leadership changes have slowed improvement, meaning weaknesses in attendance and academic achievement are only beginning to be addressed.
Strengths
- Early years provision is effective, with staff skilfully prompting learning and prioritising phonics and vocabulary development.
- Safeguarding is robust, creating an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Personal development is broad and responsive, helping pupils understand diversity, British values, and personal safety.
- Disadvantaged pupils generally achieve as well as their peers nationally, supported by successful use of pupil premium funding.
- Behaviour is managed consistently, with pupils feeling safe from bullying and understanding clear expectations.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must engage parents more effectively to improve attendance, as persistent absence remains high and catch-up arrangements are insufficient.
- Teachers need to adapt the curriculum consistently to match pupils’ next steps, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Higher expectations for written work are required to systematically address common errors in spelling, punctuation, and handwriting.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are 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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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