Clarendon Primary School, Bolton

In its own words: "Our vision is that as a school community, we believe our children possess unique gifts and qualities, and as such they have the right to succeed, recognise their own greatness, and develop who they are in a respectful and caring environment."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our aim at Clarendon is to start your child on their journey through school in the best possible way. We hope that your child will flourish and thrive whilst at Clarendon and make the most of all the opportunities that the school has to offer."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, cricket, gymnastics, swimming, cross-country, yoga, dance and ballet.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:10am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 2 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Clarendon Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 78% in Bolton and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 68% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 45 families put Clarendon Primary School as their first choice and 91 named it as one of their preferences, for 50 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Clarendon Primary School are Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy (0.3 miles); Sunning Hill Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 87% maths); and St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 90% reading, 97% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Clarendon Primary School.

14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Clarendon Primary School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (93%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (71%).

33.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 73.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (58%), Black (17%) and other ethnic groups (8%).

The nearest railway station is Bolton Rail Station, about 1020 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is John Cross Street (opposite), 60 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Clarendon Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Clarendon Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Clarendon Primary School are Bolton Muslim Girls School (0.2 miles), University Collegiate School (0.5 miles), King's Leadership Academy Bolton (0.8 miles) and Essa Academy (0.9 miles).