Masefield Primary School
Bolton, BL3 1NG · Bolton · primary school
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16th 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 — 9.7/10 against 3,465 of them, against 9.3/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Masefield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 22.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit the Lowry Art Gallery and attend a Van Gogh live experience. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 254 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Masefield Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Masefield Primary School remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might now be judged ‘outstanding’. The report describes a ‘happy and welcoming school’ where pupils ‘flourish’ and are ‘extremely well motivated’. Leaders maintain high ambitions for academic achievement, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve exceptionally well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘exceptionally well-designed and ambitious’, providing clarity for teachers and enabling pupils to develop a ‘remarkable range of knowledge’.
- Staff are ‘particularly adept at identifying and meeting the additional needs of pupils with SEND’, allowing all learners to achieve highly.
- The reading curriculum, including phonics, is ‘highly effective’ and underpins learning across all subjects, with pupils becoming ‘highly proficient readers’.
- Behaviour is ‘exemplary’, with pupils focusing well during lessons and embracing the ‘Masefield Way’ without needing frequent reminders.
- Provision for wider development is ‘exceptional’, helping pupils understand diverse society and recognise unsafe relationships, including online.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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