Heathfield Primary School, Bolton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Heathfield Primary School creates a caring, friendly community where pupils thrive academically and emotionally. Teachers skillfully adapt lessons to help every child succeed, including those with additional needs. The school places strong emphasis on reading, writing and maths from the start, giving pupils a solid foundation for future learning.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well above national average in reading, writing and mathematics, including disadvantaged pupils
- Excellent attendance rates consistently above the national average with effective systems to support families
- Ambitious, well-structured curriculum taught consistently across all classes with strong focus on phonics, reading and number
- Highly effective inclusion and support for pupils with special educational needs, disabilities and those learning English as an additional language
- Extensive extra-curricular activities with high pupil engagement, including competitive sports
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Competitive sports, sports dinner with community sportspeople, educational visits including Year 3 trip to Peak District, clubs tailored to pupil interests and needs
Heathfield Primary School is rated as meeting the strong standard across all areas. Pupils achieve very well, with attainment in reading, writing and mathematics consistently above the national average by the end of Year 6.
At a Glance
26.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 77% to 88%. Maths has remained stable at around 88%. Writing has remained stable at around 84%.
Class Sizes
28.1
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
9
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
270 pupils
276 capacity
6 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
4.97348%
Overall absence
14.0625%
Persistent absence
192
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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