Masefield Primary School

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

Bolton, BL31NG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

76

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
73.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 87.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
81.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 21.0%
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
14 February 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Masefield Road
Little Lever
Bolton, BL31NG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143031
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Masefield Road, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1NG
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BASE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 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
263
Free School Meals
22.1% (58 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
87.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
21.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
87.0 (+28.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
21.0 (+13.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.1 (6.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 110.0
2023 106.0 109.0

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
29
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
263 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe, Achieve, Succeed"

Forgiveness Kindness Honesty Equality Co-operation Resilience Gratitude Passion

Head Teacher's Message

The Head of School, Andy Done, expresses pride in Masefield’s focus on developing the whole child, a motto of Believe, Achieve, Succeed, high standards, and strong relationships with pupils and families.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Chess club Out of School Club

Facilities

Bright, vibrant classrooms Spacious playgrounds Forest School / outdoor learning area Superb facilities (as described in headteacher message)

Curriculum Highlights

English Mathematics Science History Geography Art and Design Design Technology Religious Education Computing Music Physical Education Spanish Enrichment Forest School School Council Homework Reading Fluency Project Ambition Institute - NPQ Provider

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before and After School Club

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes a dedicated SENCo (Mrs C Clark), SEND Information Report; Bolton Local Offer; SEN policy and SEND link governor information.

Admissions Criteria

Masefield Primary School is a one form entry school; admissions policy is based on Bolton Local Authority policy; Reception admissions are coordinated by the Local Authority; in-year admissions handled by the school in coordination with Bolton Pupil and Student Services; waiting lists and appeals procedures.

Financial Information

Nursery: 15 hours free provision for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds; 30 hours top-up; extra sessions: Morning/Afternoon 3 hours £17.00; Full week provision (15 hours) £89 per week; Lunchtime provision £3.50; School meals £2.65 per day (2025/26 price).

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