SchoolScoresEatock Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed
St George's Avenue, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2ER
01942 634672 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 21 June 2016.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
61 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Bolton comparisons use the 44 of its 99 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 55 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 28th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 26th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 13th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 3rd highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 54% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 46 parents who had raised a concern Joint 16th highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 23rd highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
33 pupils in this year group.
70% — 6 points above the Bolton average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 38 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (76%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 106 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.3
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
| Pupils | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 65th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.2% | 29.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 40th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 27th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 81st highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 34.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 51st lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 62nd lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 13.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 78th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 70th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 46th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 49th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 32nd highest of 98 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 65% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- St George's CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodland Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Gates Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Atherton St George's CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School, Hindley Green 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Eatock Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eatock Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 June 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Eatock Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Eatock Primary School?
90% of the 61 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Eatock Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Eatock Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 38 families put Eatock Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 29 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 105202.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.