Harwood Meadows Primary School

A good academy converter school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harwood Meadows Primary School.

Bolton, BL23PS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
50.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 59.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
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
22 February 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Orchard Gardens
Harwood
Bolton, BL23PS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137991
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Orchard Gardens, Harwood, Bolton, BL2 3PS
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARWOOD MEADOWS COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Capacity
236 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
226
Free School Meals
21.0% (47 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
59.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
226 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Down -3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Giving children roots to grow and wings to fly."

We are aspirational We are resilient We are kind

We learn about the differences and similarities of different religions and that the key values are based around peace, love and respect.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Harwood Meadows Primary School. Our dedicated and caring staff work together to enable a successful education for every child. Every child is important; we promote high self-esteem and resilience, set high expectations and values, and celebrate progress and achievement.

Curriculum Highlights

English Mathematics Science Computing History Geography Design Technology PE Music Religious Education Art Modern Language at KS2 RHE

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club opens 7:30am–8:45am; After School Club runs 3:30pm–6:00pm.

SEND Provision

Pupil Premium funding is used to improve attainment and overcome barriers for vulnerable groups. It is allocated to socially disadvantaged pupils, and the school recognises that not all pupils who receive Free School Meals are socially disadvantaged, and not all socially disadvantaged pupils are FSM recipients.

Admissions Criteria

Children are admitted during the Autumn Term of the educational year. Parents must register on the citizen portal (Bolton LA) during September of the year before the child starts Reception. Bolton LA offers places in the spring term according to preferences. Detailed information is provided at a meeting held in school prior to admission, and groups visit the Reception Class in the summer term before admission.

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