Chorley New Road Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chorley New Road Primary Academy.

Bolton, BL66EW Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
5 December 2017
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
Chorley New Road
Horwich
Bolton, BL66EW

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148095
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6EW
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ALBANY LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
315 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
314
Free School Meals
25.4% (80 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
56.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 102.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
35
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
314 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Challenge - Nurture - Respect"

Ambitious Learners Caring People Amazing Opportunities

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Chorley New Road Primary Academy. Our mission is 'Challenge, Nurture, Respect' and we strive to develop every child in a safe, caring and happy environment with high expectations, strong relationships with families and the community, and the goal of achieving the very best for all children.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

School Council Language Ambassadors Mental Health and Well-being Ambassadors Road Safety Ambassadors Mini Police Rights Respecting School

Curriculum Highlights

Maths Computing English Reading Science Religious Education (RE) Geography History Physical Education (PE) Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Art Design and Technology (DT) Music PSHE & British Values Growth Mindset EYFS - Through to Year 1 Mental Health and Wellbeing

SEND Provision

Chorley New Road Primary Academy is inclusive and aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum for all, with SEND provision available where needed. The school references SEND Policy 2025, SEND Provision, and SEND Information Report 2025, and notes that Early Help is available to support families and children. The SENDCo is Mrs Ashton-Ross ([email protected]).

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are coordinated by Bolton Council for families resident in the Bolton Metropolitan Borough, including transfers from one Bolton school to another or from independent schools, with guidance that application forms can be found under the downloads tab; families should maintain attendance at their current school while a decision is considered, and special educational needs considerations apply (Education Health and Care Assessment still requires an admissions application).

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