Brownlow Fold Primary School, Bolton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Brownlow Fold excels at supporting all pupils to succeed, with particular strength in early reading and helping disadvantaged or struggling pupils catch up. The school creates a calm, caring environment where children feel safe and confident. Leaders work closely with families and use tailored approaches to remove barriers to learning, ensuring every child gets the support they need.
Key Strengths
- Early reading is taught effectively through well-structured phonics, with pupils progressing confidently
- Leaders prioritize attendance and support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, resulting in above-average attendance rates for these groups
- Strong inclusive practice with targeted support precisely matched to individual pupil needs
- Calm, settled behaviour across the school with positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Well-organized early years curriculum with a strong focus on language development
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils, particularly low prior attainers, have gaps in key vocabulary, transcription and grammar that limit their progress
- Teachers sometimes move learning on before ensuring all pupils have secure understanding
- Governors' assurance regarding some elements of the school's work could be more secure
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, eco representatives, curriculum ambassadors, trips, clubs, visits from professionals
Brownlow Fold Primary School is a well-run school where pupils make generally secure progress through a carefully sequenced curriculum. Leaders have made clear improvements since the previous inspection, with strong systems in place for attendance, behaviour and support for vulnerable pupils.
At a Glance
37.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 74% to 67%. Maths has remained stable at around 63%. Writing has declined from 68% to 60%.
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
232 pupils
266 capacity
34 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bolton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bolton
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)
Inspection History(8)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7839%
Overall absence
12.1547%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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