How many pupils does Bolton Primary School have?

Bolton Primary School has 59 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bolton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Bolton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).

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

67% of pupils at Bolton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Bolton Primary School?

Bolton Primary School is located at Bolton, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, CA16 6AW.

Bolton Primary School

Bolton, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, CA16 6AW

Good

Inspected 27 June 2023

Good

Ofsted

67%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Bolton Primary School

Bolton Primary School is a community school in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 59 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Westmorland and Furness →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 59 / 60 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 27 June 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

12.5%

Free school meals

EAL

1.7%

SEN support

22.0%

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)

67%

Expected standard (RWM)

11%

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.2%

Overall absence

11.1%

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.

3.66

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

16.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -10.5 vs 2023/24

3.11

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

£45,034

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↓ −£12 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£8,877

Spend per pupil

£9,174

Income per pupil

50%

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: Bolton, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, CA16 6AW
Phone: 01768361511
Headteacher: Debbie Tinkler
Website: www.bolton.cumbria.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bolton Primary School?: Bolton Primary School is a community school in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Bolton Primary School have?: Bolton Primary School has 59 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bolton Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Bolton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).
How does Bolton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 67% of pupils at Bolton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Bolton Primary School?: Bolton Primary School is located at Bolton, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, CA16 6AW.

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