Green Fold School, Bolton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Green Fold School excels at helping children with complex needs thrive through expert staff, outstanding facilities and therapy programmes tailored to each child. Staff treat every child as an individual, not a diagnosis, creating a positive 'can do' atmosphere where pupils feel safe, valued and supported. Parents consistently praise the school's approachable team and regular communication about their child's progress.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make excellent progress from their starting points due to high expectations and staff expertise
- Bright, vibrant school environment with well-cared-for classrooms and staff who take pride in their work
- Expert communication with all pupils using assistive technology, picture boards, iPads and hand gestures
- Strong pastoral care and support for pupils' academic, personal and physical development
- Excellent transition planning for pupils moving to secondary school and between year groups
Areas for Improvement
- Analysis of pupils' performance in the early years foundation stage needs to be sharpened so good practice can be shared more widely
- New assessment systems need to be fully embedded and their effectiveness closely monitored
- Teachers should use more creative ways to help pupils understand how to keep themselves safe in society
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with high-quality arrangements, detailed records, and well-trained staff who understand pupils' vulnerability and communication barriers; however, safety education across the curriculum could be delivered more effectively to ensure all pupils understand how to keep themselves safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Hydrotherapy sessions, play leader programmes with mainstream school volunteers, transition visits to secondary school, parent support groups with training (including first aid)
Green Fold School continues to be outstanding, maintaining excellent quality education since its last inspection in 2012. The leadership team has created an environment where pupils with a wide range of needs flourish through high expectations, expert staff, and exemplary resources and therapy.
At a Glance
41.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, PD - Physical Disability, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 0%. Maths has remained stable at around 0%. Writing has remained stable at around 0%.
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
130%
Over capacity
172 pupils
132 capacity
40 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bolton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bolton
Admissions Demand - Bolton
Places available
4,380
Applications
4,014
Got 1st preference
82.6%
Got preferred school
95.0%
Secondary admissions across Bolton (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Pupil Absence2024/25
11.07715%
Overall absence
29.74684%
Persistent absence
158
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Linked Schools
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Green Fold School
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