Turton Belmont Community Primary School
Bolton, BL7 8AH · Blackburn with Darwen · primary school
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2nd of 51 primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen we can score, 56 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 — 10.0/10 against 1,727 of them, against 10.0/10 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.99 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 36.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Turton Belmont Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 36.0% 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 (10.0 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 91 pupils against a stated capacity of 98. 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 reach the higher standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Turton Belmont Community Primary School
Overview
Turton Belmont Community Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "vibrant and welcoming" environment where pupils feel happy and safe. The report highlights a strong community spirit, with pupils acting as positive role models and demonstrating exceptional behaviour in a "haven of calm."
Strengths
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with carefully selected books and targeted phonics support helping most pupils learn to read with "fluency and accuracy."
- Staff effectively identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), collaborating with external agencies to ensure access to the full curriculum.
- Pupils behave exceptionally well, showing kindness and respect, while enjoying a wide variety of enrichment activities such as clubs and trips.
- Subject leaders are knowledgeable, and staff deliver the curriculum well, skilfully modelling high expectations and checking pupils’ understanding.
- Governors have a clear vision and hold the school to account effectively, considering staff workload when introducing changes.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not finalised the essential knowledge pupils should learn or identified the small steps of learning required. The school should ensure content is well matched to curriculum intent so pupils build a "rich body of knowledge."
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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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