The Valley Community Primary School

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

Bolton, BL18JG Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

88

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
74.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 88.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 30.0%
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
17 October 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Hibbert Street
Off Blackburn Road
Bolton, BL18JG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
133980
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hibbert Street, Off Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8JG
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 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
525
Free School Meals
20.3% (107 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
88.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
30.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
111.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
88.0 (+29.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
30.0 (+22.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.2 (8.3 below average)
Maths Score:
111.0 (+6.9 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 111.0 108.0
2023 110.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
525 pupils
2-11

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

Acceptance Fairness Trust Equality Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mr K Naughton emphasizes honesty and transparency, a calm and welcoming culture with core AFTER values, a long track record of high performance, and a highly personalised curriculum. It notes the school’s status as a National Support School and commitment to diversity, partnership with the community, and ongoing professional development for staff.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

The Valley Community Primary School supports children with SEN in four areas: Communication and Interaction; Cognition and Learning; Social, Emotional and Mental Health; Sensory and/or Physical. Mrs A. Owens is the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENCO). The SEN offer is published to show the types of support available and how to access it. If needs are complex or severe, an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessment may be considered. Schools have a legal duty to publish information on SEN implementation and this information is updated annually in the SEND Key Documents section.

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