A outstanding community school school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Blackrod Primary School.
Overall school rating
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106.0 | 110.0 |
| 2023 | 106.0 | 108.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.0 per year)
Up 1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Be Brilliant, Be Yourself, Be Blackrod"
The school promotes Rights of a Child and Fundamental British Values, and teaches them as part of Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural education. It references Democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs, and also aligns with safety and the Equality Act 2010.
A warm welcome from Head Teacher Katherine Mead: Blackrod Primary School is described as a highly successful, popular school in the North-West of Bolton. The message emphasizes a love of life and learning, a caring, supportive, respectful and safe environment, and a commitment to academic excellence. It notes a stimulating curriculum, high-performing staff, and a focus on developing skills, resilience and life competencies, while valuing partnerships with parents and the wider community.
Holiday Childcare Provision: childcare during the school holidays is run by All Stars and led by Miss Parker (All Stars Manager) and Mr Hardcastle (All Stars Deputy Manager). Information about upcoming holiday care is sent out prior to the School holiday. Payment is made via Parent Pay. Childcare vouchers can be used to pay for holiday club. For enquiries regarding holiday club, please email [email protected].
Our SENDCo is Mrs V Wilson. SEND information is available in the SEND section of the website; support and services are described in SEND materials and parent resources.
The Local Authority is responsible for determining and administering the policy relating to the admission of pupils to the school. Admission to school children are admitted to the Reception class in the Autumn Term of the year in which they reach their 5th birthday.