Eagley Junior School, Bolton
Eagley Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Bolton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 43rd-highest of the 89 schools in Bolton with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Capacity
- 99% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Eagley Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Eagley Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 78% in Bolton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 83% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Eagley Junior School
Across Bolton, 89% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 97% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Bolton lodged 169 appeals against primary school offers; 113 reached a hearing and 11 succeeded (9.7% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Eagley Junior School are Eagley Infant School (0.2 miles, Good); St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton (0.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 61% maths); The Oaks Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 85% reading, 88% maths); and Sharples Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 69% reading, 75% maths).
Eagley Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Eagley Infant SchoolSt John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, BoltonThe Oaks Primary SchoolSharples Primary School
What parents say
60 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Eagley Junior School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 22 pupils (9.8%) received SEN support and 8 (3.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bromley Cross Rail Station, about 430 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Junior School (outside), 130 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Eagley Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Eagley Junior School are Turton School (0.2 miles), Sharples School (0.8 miles) and Canon Slade School (1.1 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Eagley Junior School creates an ambitious learning environment where pupils thrive academically and personally. The school provides excellent support for all learners, particularly those with additional needs, and actively builds character through community engagement. Staff are well-trained and supported, creating a happy, safe environment where pupils develop resilience and confidence.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching in reading, writing and mathematics with effective systems to identify and close learning gaps
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, including well-chosen resources and training for parents
- Effective phonics teaching for pupils who need additional support
- High standards of behaviour and attendance with calm, orderly classrooms
- Broad range of clubs and community activities that develop pupils' talents and character
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of foundation subjects lack sufficient curriculum detail and vocabulary teaching, which leaves some pupils with knowledge gaps
- Teachers in these subjects need additional training to deliver the full curriculum as intended
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems and an open culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess club, running club, jujitsu, litter picks, friendship café visits to elderly residents, online safety education, healthy relationships learning
Eagley Junior School is a good junior school where pupils are ambitious learners with high expectations for behaviour and achievement. The school effectively supports all pupils, including those with SEND, to build knowledge and resilience across the curriculum.
At a Glance
15.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
60 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 82% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
28.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Eagley Junior School, with their latest published grades:
- St Andrews Playgroup - Pre-school, 0.4 milesOfsted, 25 May 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Eagley School House Nursery - Day nursery, 0.5 milesOfsted, 15 June 2022: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
- Eagley School House Nursery 2 - Day nursery, 0.9 milesOfsted, 19 September 2023: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
- Little Lambs Nursery - Day nursery, 0.9 milesOfsted, 8 June 2022: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
- Stagecoach Bolton - Pre-school, 1.1 miles
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bolton is 14 (the median across 148 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
238 pupils
240 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Across Bolton council
Places available
4,015
Applications
3,455
Got 1st preference
89.5%
Got preferred school
96.8%
All primary applications across Bolton council (2026/27), not just this school.
Future places in the local planning area
DfE estimates the Bromley Cross Primary planning area (Bolton) will have 113 spare primary places in 2027/28. In the year groups that are short, it estimates 8 additional places needed.
Source: Department for Education, School capacity: Academic year 2024/25 (published 19 March 2026), estimates of future school place demand by planning area. Council pupil forecasts against reported places, counting places councils and DfE plan to add or remove; rounded to whole places. Explore Education Statistics
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
13.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
224
Total Pupils
112
Boys
112
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
20.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,637
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£1286k
Total funding
£53k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
9.1%
Persistent absence
241
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Eagley Junior School
Questions parents ask about Eagley Junior School
What are SATs results like at Eagley Junior School?
Of the pupils at Eagley Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Eagley Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Eagley Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded. At its last graded inspection, in February 2012, it was rated Good.
Is it hard to get a place at Eagley Junior School?
Eagley Junior School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its 240 places.
How big are the classes at Eagley Junior School?
Classes at Eagley Junior School average 28 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils.
How many pupils go to Eagley Junior School?
Eagley Junior School has around 224 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Eagley Junior School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Eagley Junior School in 2024/25. 9.1% of pupils were persistently absent.
How many road collisions happen near Eagley Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bolton is 14 (the median across 148 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Eagley Junior School?
Eagley Junior School is at Off Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9AT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)