Moorgate Primary School

A outstanding community school school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Moorgate Primary School.

Bolton, BL22RH Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
19 January 2016
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Entwistle Street
Bolton, BL22RH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105171
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Entwistle Street, Bolton, BL2 2RH
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
350 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
331
Free School Meals
42.2% (140 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.3% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Moorgate Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 104.0
2024 106.0 107.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
33
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
331 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"aspire, achieve, sparkle"

mutual respect trust and understanding inclusion and equal opportunity diversity and respect for others British values self-worth and caring attitude well-being responsibility for self, family, relationships, society and the environment

British values; diversity; equality

Head Teacher's Message

We aim to achieve and maintain high standards of behaviour, promote mutual respect and inclusivity, and celebrate diversity; provide a safe, secure, enabling and stimulating environment.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Sun Club (Before and After School Club)

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to Moorgate Primary School are administered by Bolton Local Authority; admission number 30; admissions for Reception to Year 6 are controlled by the Local Authority; enquiries directed to Bolton Local Authority.

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