Tonge Moor Primary Academy
Bolton, BL2 2PF · Bolton · primary school
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78th 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 — 2.3/10 against 856 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| 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.
Tonge Moor Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 472 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Tonge Moor Primary Academy
Overview
Tonge Moor Primary Academy is a place where pupils are "proud and happy" and arrive "keen to get their learning underway." The report describes a school with high staff morale and a "united team" of leaders who have established high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils show respect to adults and feel safe, with leaders dealing with bullying "quickly and effectively."
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), allowing them to access the same content as their peers.
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and explain new learning clearly, using assessment systems to check understanding.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with a "rigorous phonic programme" ensuring early starts and staff training to help pupils catch up.
- Pupils value opportunities for personal development, such as fundraising for the local foodbank and participating in the ‘Worship Crew’.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, checks on curriculum delivery are "not precise enough," preventing some pupils from learning all they could.
- Some reading books contain sounds pupils do not know securely, which "hinders their fluency in reading" and understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being "vigilant in spotting any signs that pupils may be at risk of potential harm" and reporting concerns in a timely way.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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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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