SchoolScoresClaypool Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Salisbury Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6LN
01204 333426 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 24 February 2026 , published 7 June 2026.
In short: 6 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Bolton comparisons use the 15 of its 99 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 84 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 7th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 53% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 33% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 41% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 87% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 58% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 57% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 50 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 42% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 83% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 31% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 72% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 9th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 29% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 90% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 25%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bolton figures pool parents at the Bolton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
34% — 30 points below the Bolton average, and 28 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 34% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 59% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 45% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bolton. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (89%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 69 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.5 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 8 places for autism; Severe learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 78th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 29.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 87th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 74th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 34.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 40th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 13.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 69th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 64th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.45% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 42nd highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 69% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.2 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 84th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 21% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 50th highest of 98 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 38% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 12.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Mary's RC Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chorley New Road Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horwich Parish CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lostock Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024, before conversion) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Catherine's CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beacon Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Markland Hill Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clevelands Prep School 1.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Gates Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blackrod Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Claypool Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Claypool Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 24 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Claypool Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 34% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 28 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Claypool Primary School?
85% of the 55 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Claypool Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Claypool Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Claypool Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 25 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 105195.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.