Pikes Lane 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
Pikes Lane is an outstanding school where children thrive and develop a genuine love of learning. Teachers have exceptionally high expectations, making lessons engaging and fun while helping pupils overcome challenges with confidence. The school celebrates diversity, promotes British values, and ensures all children - including those from different countries - are well supported and make strong progress.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding teaching that makes learning fun and engaging for all pupils
- Excellent early years provision that gives children a flying start
- Strong focus on British values of respect and tolerance throughout the school
- Very effective use of pupil premium and sports funding to support disadvantaged pupils
- Innovative use of technology to enhance learning across the curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- Update school website policies on equality and special educational needs to reflect the actual practice in school and meet statutory requirements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with all statutory checks completed, staff trained appropriately, and pupils stating they feel safe with access to trusted adults through the 'Bubble Time' scheme.
Extracurricular Activities
Hallé Orchestra 'Shine' project, wrestling competitions, wide range of extra-curricular sports, art displays in Bolton town centre, international school links with video learning exchanges
Pikes Lane Primary School is an outstanding school where the headteacher and leaders have the highest ambitions for pupils. The quality of teaching and learning is excellent, and pupils make very strong progress from their starting points.
At a Glance
35.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
27 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 64%. Maths has improved from 63% to 69%. Writing has improved from 57% to 70%.
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
17
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
512 pupils
518 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)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.16508%
Overall absence
8.58586%
Persistent absence
396
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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