Sunning Hill Primary School

A not judged community school school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sunning Hill Primary School.

Bolton, BL36TR Ofsted: Not Judged Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
76.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
22 October 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Goldsmith Street
Bolton, BL36TR

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105163
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Goldsmith Street, Bolton, BL3 6TR
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
531 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
540
Free School Meals
23.8% (129 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
19.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
19.0 (+11.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.0 (10.5 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 105.0
2023 108.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
54
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
540 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Building a Bright Future Together"

Respectful Equality Charitable Aspirational Curious

The majority of our pupils follow the Muslim faith.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcome emphasizes self-belief, independence, aspiration, and a love of learning; highlights close home–school partnerships, a safe and supportive environment, and celebrating achievements to nurture self-esteem.

Facilities

Victorian building purpose-built play spaces offsite play area for eco and outdoor activities

Admissions Criteria

Nursery places are based on eligibility; 15-hour places for two- and three-year-olds are free for the majority of children; 30-hour places are available for working parents subject to eligibility and availability, with three options for provision (standard 8:30-14:30; 8:30-15:30 Mon-Thu and 8:30-14:30 Fri with an extra hour; or 8:30-11:30/12:15-15:30 with lunch). School admissions are dealt with by Bolton Council; applicants should use the Bolton citizen portal for Reception or in-year transfers.

Financial Information

Nursery paid places are £95.00 per week for 15 hours (mornings or afternoons).

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