Haslam Park Primary School, Bolton
Haslam Park Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bolton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. 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 full in 2025, at 108% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bolton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Haslam Park Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Haslam Park Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 78% in Bolton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 65% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Haslam Park Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Haslam Park Primary School as their first choice and 56 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Haslam Park Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Haslam Park Primary School are St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.1 miles, 88% reading, 73% maths); Brandwood Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 68% reading, 69% maths); Gilnow Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 72% reading, 69% maths); and The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 77% maths).
Haslam Park Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyBrandwood Primary SchoolGilnow Primary SchoolThe Olive Tree Primary School Bolton
Who goes there
53.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 69.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (47%), Black (25%) and other ethnic groups (12%).
In 2026, 41 pupils (13.4%) received SEN support and 26 (8.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bolton Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Haslam Park Primary School (outside), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Haslam Park Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Haslam Park Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Haslam Park Primary School are Bolton Muslim Girls School (0.7 miles), University Collegiate School (0.7 miles), Ladybridge High School (0.8 miles) and Essa Academy (1 mile).
Bolton Muslim Girls SchoolUniversity Collegiate SchoolLadybridge High SchoolEssa Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will be part of a welcoming community where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels safe. The school has excellent phonics teaching and a strong reading culture, with well-stocked libraries and extra reading opportunities. The early years provision is outstanding, giving children a flying start to their primary education.
Key Strengths
- Strong culture of reading with carefully selected books reflecting the school's diverse community
- High-quality phonics training and quick identification of pupils needing reading support
- Well-designed subject curriculums that build securely on prior learning
- Excellent early years provision with expertly delivered curriculum
- Outstanding support for pupils with SEND who progress well through the curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, teachers need better training to use assessment strategies effectively to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture of safeguarding, regular staff training, and pupils taught how to keep themselves safe online and in their community.
Extracurricular Activities
Fencing, photography, drama, science club, debate club
Haslam Park Primary School is a good school where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe. The early years provision is outstanding, with children exceptionally well prepared for Year 1.
At a Glance
53.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 65% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 73% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 60% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.5
Avg class size
21.8
Infant (KS1)
24.6
KS2
13
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Haslam Park Primary School
Before and after school care
Haslam Park Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Bolton
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Haslam Park Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Haslam Park Primary School is in Bolton; for families living there:
Apply to Bolton for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 26
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 17 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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 counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
340 pupils
315 places
25 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bolton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bolton
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.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
41
SEN Support
26
EHC Plans
21.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
306
Total Pupils
159
Boys
147
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,346
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,259
Per pupil
£2498k
Total funding
£270k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
17.6%
Persistent absence
323
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
Haslam Park Primary School
Questions parents ask about Haslam Park Primary School
What are SATs results like at Haslam Park Primary School?
Of the pupils at Haslam Park Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Haslam Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Haslam Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
What is the catchment area for Haslam Park Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Haslam Park Primary School is oversubscribed, Bolton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Haslam Park Primary School?
Haslam Park Primary School was full in 2025, at 108% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Haslam Park Primary School?
Classes at Haslam Park Primary School average 23.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Haslam Park Primary School?
Haslam Park Primary School has around 306 pupils on roll. 54% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Haslam Park Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Haslam Park Primary School in 2024/25. 17.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Haslam Park Primary School?
Apply through Bolton's coordinated admissions process, naming Haslam Park Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Haslam Park Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Haslam Park Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Haslam Park Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 17 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Haslam Park Primary School?
Haslam Park Primary School is at Wigan Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5QL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)