Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School, Bolton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School creates an excellent learning environment where children genuinely enjoy mathematics and develop strong problem-solving attitudes. Teachers are skilled practitioners with high expectations, and the school has successfully invested in programmes that help children understand mathematical concepts deeply through practical, visual approaches. Your child will benefit from careful progress tracking and lots of support tailored to their individual needs.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' attainment is generally above average by end of Key Stages 1 and 2
- Excellent pupil behaviour and attitudes to learning with strong positive ethos
- Teachers have high expectations and provide interesting, differentiated activities
- Comprehensive tracking of pupil progress with good use of additional adults in lessons
- Strong investment in the Every Child Counts programme benefiting wider teaching practice
Areas for Improvement
- Raising attainment further, especially among girls who are currently underperforming compared to boys
- Developing pupils' problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning more consistently
- Strengthening teachers' understanding of progression in the new National Curriculum
- Sharpening the focus and frequency of monitoring activities to evaluate impact on teaching and learning
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School demonstrates good overall effectiveness in mathematics, with pupils achieving slightly above average attainment by the end of Key Stages 1 and 2. Teaching is good, with skilled practitioners providing interesting activities, though there is room to develop problem-solving and mathematical reasoning further.
At a Glance
17.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 81% to 66%. Maths has declined from 81% to 75%. Writing has improved from 77% to 81%.
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
260 pupils
266 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bolton
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Admissions Demand - Bolton
Places available
4,105
Applications
3,501
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
97.6%
Primary admissions across Bolton (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.04854%
Overall absence
11.73469%
Persistent absence
196
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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