Red Lane Primary School

About Red Lane Primary School

Red Lane Primary School is an academy converter in Bolton, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 485 pupils on roll. It is part of BASE ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 58.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bolton →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

485 / 420 (115%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 May 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Red Lane, Bolton, Bolton, BL2 5HP

Phone

01204333580

Headteacher

Rhian Driver

Website

http://www.red-lane.bolton.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Red Lane Primary School?

Red Lane Primary School is an academy converter in Bolton, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Red Lane Primary School have?

Red Lane Primary School has 485 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Red Lane Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Red Lane Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Red Lane Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Red Lane Primary School is part of BASE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Red Lane Primary School?

Red Lane Primary School is located at Red Lane, Bolton, Bolton, BL2 5HP.