A requires improvement voluntary aided school school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Walmsley CofE Primary School.
Overall school rating
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 107.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 105.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+2.5 per year)
Up 2.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Growing as a family to flourish in God's love"
Walmsley is a Church of England Primary School with close links to Christ Church Walmsley; the school is described as a Church of England school with Aided status and Governors own the school in trust for the church. It emphasises Christian principles, collective worship and Christian distinctiveness as part of school life.
Warm welcome from Headteacher Jo Atherton: Walmsley CE Primary School is in Egerton, Bolton, with close links to Christ Church Walmsley; the school has an ethos focused on high standards and values and aims high in all it does.
SEND School Offer 2025 and SEND Policy 2025 are available.
Applications for a place are online via Bolton Council’s Citizen Portal. The closing date for completed applications is 15 January 2026. A Supplementary Information Form is available for priority allocation based on regular church attendance.