Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Bury. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School.

Bolton, BL25SQ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
4 October 2016
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Tommy Lane
Ainsworth
Bolton, BL25SQ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105324
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Tommy Lane, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5SQ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
270 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
250
Free School Meals
15.7% (39 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
9.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.1 (8.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 104.0
2023 103.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
28
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
250 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Love one another"

Honesty Love Tolerance Perserverance Resilience Trust Teamwork Friendship Responsibility Respect Kindness

Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School is situated in a semi-rural area and is a Church of England (controlled) School catering for children from the age of three to their transfer to High School. The school aims to provide high quality education within the context of Christian belief and practice and promotes Christian values through the experiences offered to all pupils.

Head Teacher's Message

It is a privilege to lead Christ Church Ainsworth School - a vibrant, inclusive primary school that is deeply rooted in Christian values.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Choir COBS Netball Our World Club

Sports

Football Netball

Facilities

Forest School Sports fields Wooded area Extensive grounds

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School Jigsaw PSHE/RSHE The Christ Church Ainsworth Curriculum National Curriculum Yearly Overviews Curriculum Documents

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Admissions Policy - Community and Voluntary Controlled Primary Schools September 2025; Updated September 2026

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