SchoolScoresMasefield Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of BASE ACADEMY TRUST
Masefield Road, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1NG
01204 333714 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 February 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 18th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 25th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 18th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 11th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern Joint 13th highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 10th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%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
37 pupils in this year group.
84% — 20 points above the Bolton average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 84% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 22% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 95% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 92% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 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 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 60 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (47%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 84 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.7 · 2026: 2.1
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 55th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.8% | 29.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 36th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.6% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 89th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 34.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 47th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 13.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 98% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 28.1 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 34th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 36th highest of 98 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 60% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 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
- Mytham Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bowness Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blackshaw Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Radcliffe Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- SS Osmund and Andrew's RC Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cams Lane Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wesley Methodist Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Prestolee Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Masefield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Masefield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 February 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Masefield Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Masefield Primary School?
96% of the 49 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Masefield Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Masefield Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 60 families put Masefield Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 28 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 143031.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.