Markland Hill 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Markland Hill is an outstanding school where children thrive academically and personally. The headteacher and staff are dedicated to excellence, creating an engaging curriculum that excites pupils about learning. Children behave impeccably, attend regularly, and develop into responsible, caring individuals with excellent first-hand experiences exploring different cultures and moral issues.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding quality of teaching with well-trained and dedicated staff who know pupils very well
- Pupils' behaviour is exemplary with exceptionally high attendance and positive attitudes to learning
- Exceptional leadership from the headteacher and senior team committed to continuous improvement
- Outstanding phonics teaching sustained over three years
- Excellent progress for all pupils including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Ensure the small minority of pupils whose achievement lags behind their peers are continuously supported to catch up quickly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has appropriate arrangements in place and meets all statutory requirements.
Extracurricular Activities
Professional running, hockey and football coaches, homework club, peer mediator roles, play leader responsibilities, digital leader roles, visits to places of worship including churches, mosques and Hindu temples
Markland Hill Primary School is an outstanding school that has improved significantly since the previous inspection. Standards have risen in all areas, with pupils achieving exceptionally well across all subjects.
At a Glance
6.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
154 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 89%. Maths has remained stable at around 84%. Writing has declined from 89% to 82%.
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
10
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
315 pupils
316 capacity
1 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)
Inspection History(7)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1937%
Overall absence
5.81818%
Persistent absence
275
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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