Prestolee Primary School
Manchester, M26 1HJ · Bolton · primary school
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9th 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 — 8.2/10 against 4,298 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| 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.
Prestolee Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024. 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 (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join an art and craft club, participate in musical and choir groups, and compete in an inter-house sports system.
Getting in
The published school roll is 231 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard? How are the Pupil Leaders role and inter-house competitions structured to engage all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Prestolee Primary School
Overview
Prestolee Primary School provides a “fantastic learning experience” where pupils “flourish academically and personally.” The report highlights “exceptionally high expectations” that pupils consistently meet or exceed, resulting in remarkable achievement across all areas of school life.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and balanced,” with knowledge “carefully mapped out” to build understanding securely from early years to Year 6.
- Staff deliver the curriculum “expertly,” using assessment strategies to “swiftly identify pupils’ misconceptions” and shape future learning.
- Reading is central to provision; staff are “well trained” in phonics, ensuring most pupils become “confident, fluent readers.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a “real strength,” enabling them to learn the same curriculum as peers and become “increasingly independent.”
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary attitudes,” behaving extremely well and treating others with “thought and consideration.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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