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The Oaks Primary School

Sharples Hall Drive, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 7HS

Good

Inspected 5 December 2023

Good
Ofsted
79%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
5–11
Ages
220
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About The Oaks Primary School

The Oaks Primary School is a community school in Bolton, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 220 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 December 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Bolton →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 5–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
220 / 210 (105%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
5 December 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

7.3%
Free school meals
14.7%
EAL
1.8%
SEN support
6.8%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

79%
Expected standard (RWM)
12%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
108
Avg maths score

Attendance

3.5%
Overall absence
4.8%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

9.1
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24
24.2
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24
7.36
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24
£47,130
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 22% on leadership pay
↑ +£1,492 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,005
Spend per pupil
£6,093
Income per pupil
43%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Sharples Hall Drive, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 7HS
Phone
01204333171
Headteacher
Fallon Trainor

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Oaks Primary School?
The Oaks Primary School is a community school in Bolton, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does The Oaks Primary School have?
The Oaks Primary School has 220 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Oaks Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Oaks Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 December 2023).
How does The Oaks Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
79% of pupils at The Oaks Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is The Oaks Primary School?
The Oaks Primary School is located at Sharples Hall Drive, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 7HS.

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