Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Primary School.
Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School, Bolton
Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bolton. It has a Church of England/Methodist religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 89 schools in Bolton with published results, and 474th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was 77% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Blackburn with Darwen (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School in detail
Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 95% of Year 6 pupils at Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 76% in Blackburn with Darwen and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 81% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 40 families put Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 55 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School are Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Primary School (under 0.1 miles); St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw (1.5 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 64% maths); Eagley Junior School (1.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 75% maths); and Eagley Infant School (1.9 miles, Good).
Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Primary SchoolSt Mary's Church of England Primary School, HawkshawEagley Junior SchoolEagley Infant School
What parents say
87 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
2.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 27 pupils (14.6%) received SEN support and 4 (2.2%) 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 Entwistle Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sandy Bank Rd (adjacent), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Blackburn with Darwen (289).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoThis judgement is from January 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating an inclusive environment where every child feels they belong and can succeed. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and adapt teaching so all pupils, including those with additional needs, receive an excellent curriculum. The school goes beyond academics to develop kind, respectful and confident young people who actively contribute to their community.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve above national average in reading, writing and mathematics, with vulnerable groups making very positive progress
- Calm, welcoming school with excellent behaviour and strong sense of belonging among pupils
- High-quality teaching of core skills with expert staff subject knowledge and well-designed curriculum
- Excellent support for pupils with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils through tailored strategies
- Extensive personal development and enrichment programme preparing pupils well for life beyond school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Field trips, visits to see astronaut Tim Peake, school council, pupil ambassadors, tree planting, litter picking, mindfulness activities
Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School is a high-performing school where pupils achieve well above national averages and thrive in a calm, inclusive community. The school has an open culture of safeguarding with strong leadership focused on continuous improvement.
At a Glance
2.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
87 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 81% to 95% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 81% to 95% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School is in Blackburn with Darwen; for families living there:
Apply to Blackburn with Darwen for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
184 pupils
240 places
56 spare places 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 Blackburn with Darwen council
Places available
2,256
Applications
1,926
Got 1st preference
89.3%
Got preferred school
97.9%
All primary applications across Blackburn with Darwen council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
16.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
185
Total Pupils
98
Boys
87
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,715
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,096
Per pupil
£1030k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
3.7%
Persistent absence
162
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School
What are SATs results like at Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School?
Of the pupils at Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 95% reached the expected standard in reading and 95% did so in maths.
What is Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, Blackburn with Darwen allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School?
Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 77% of its 240 places.
How big are the classes at Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School?
Classes at Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School average 26.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School?
Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School has around 185 pupils on roll. 3% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School in 2024/25. 3.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School?
Apply through Blackburn with Darwen's coordinated admissions process, naming Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled 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.
Where is Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School?
Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School is at Bolton Road, Edgworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 0AH.