Devonshire Road Primary School, Bolton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Parents are overwhelmingly positive about Devonshire Road Primary, with one parent commenting they couldn't be happier with the school. Teachers work hard to make learning fun and meet individual pupil needs in a caring, inclusive environment. The school has made excellent improvements to outdoor spaces and now offers an increased range of clubs and opportunities to develop children's interests.
Key Strengths
- Teaching quality has improved, particularly in phonics, mathematics and reading with higher teacher expectations for all pupils
- Strong leadership team that carefully monitors school performance and has successfully addressed previous areas for improvement
- Pupils make good progress from their starting points, especially in early years phonics and language skills
- Rich curriculum that weaves social, moral, spiritual and cultural understanding throughout, including participation in cultural events like a Shakespeare festival
- Well-planned support for disadvantaged pupils using pupil premium funding that effectively promotes progress
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers occasionally confuse letter names and sounds when teaching phonics, or mispronounce letter sounds - needs consistent correct use
- Leaders need to refine monitoring and evaluation of pupil premium funding impact specifically on most-able disadvantaged pupils
- Attendance remains an area of focus, particularly for girls, disadvantaged pupils, and those with special educational needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - leaders and governors ensure arrangements are fit for purpose, statutory checks are carried out on all staff, training keeps staff up-to-date on safeguarding risks, and detailed records are kept with appropriate sharing of information with parents and authorities.
Extracurricular Activities
Shakespeare festival, reading awards programme, reading ambassadors programme, clubs and outdoor activities
Devonshire Road Primary School continues to be good, with improved teaching quality and maintained strong leadership. The school is a caring and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and proud of their school.
At a Glance
28.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 75% to 71%. Maths has remained stable at around 80%. Writing has remained stable at around 78%.
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
30.4
KS2
12
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
415 pupils
420 capacity
5 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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.47327%
Overall absence
12.26158%
Persistent absence
367
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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