The Oaks Primary School
Bolton, BL1 7HS · Bolton · primary school
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22nd 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 the 3,377 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4/10 among them, against 8.1/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Oaks Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4 out of 10 among them, against 8.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 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
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are used to support pupils in reaching higher standards? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support pupils before and after the school day?
What Ofsted said about The Oaks Primary School
Overview
The Oaks Primary School is described as a place that ‘feels like a family’, where pupils are ‘happy, safe and content’. The report states that pupils ‘achieve extremely well in reading, writing and mathematics’ and behave well, with ‘very high’ attendance.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and balanced’, with ‘precisely identified’ knowledge steps in most subjects, helping pupils ‘build their knowledge securely over time’.
- Reading is a high priority; staff are ‘well trained to deliver the phonics curriculum effectively’, ensuring most pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- Pupils ‘enjoy their lessons’ and ‘participate enthusiastically’, taking pride in responsibilities such as being pupil ambassadors or school councillors.
- The school provides for ‘personal development well’, including a new PSHE curriculum and awareness weeks that help pupils ‘value peoples’ differences’.
- Staff workload is managed effectively, with leaders taking ‘practical steps’ such as providing additional time for subject leadership duties.
Areas to improve
- The school must provide ‘clear guidance on how the content’ in a small number of subjects should be taught, as pupils are currently missing crucial knowledge.
- Staff need to be ‘well-equipped to gather and evaluate monitoring information effectively’ in a minority of subjects to quickly address shortcomings in curriculum delivery.
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 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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
- Open evening10 Nov 2026
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
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