Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Gisburn Road Bolton-by-Bowland Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4NP |
| Phone | 01200447632 |
| Reference Number | 119688 |
Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is currently rated as requiring improvement in its overall effectiveness, largely due to instability in leadership since the last inspection. This has hindered the development of a coherent curriculum across many subjects, particularly beyond reading and mathematics. However, pupils generally enjoy attending the school, forming positive relationships with peers and taking on leadership roles, indicating a caring environment that promotes personal development. Despite these strengths, the school's approach to curriculum design and delivery remains a significant area for improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 29 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.17%
Girls: 44.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 12 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.6% |
| Irish | 3.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2022 | School inspection |
| 18 Oct 2016 | Short inspection |
| 30 Apr 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils form strong bonds with each other and enjoy a positive school environment.
- There are effective systems in place to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils develop a strong sense of responsibility through various leadership roles.
- The importance of reading is prioritized, and pupils typically learn to read with confidence and fluency.
Areas for Improvement
- Instability in leadership has affected the school's ability to improve.
- Curriculum development in several subjects beyond reading and mathematics is still in progress.
- Assessment practices in some subjects are not effectively identifying gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- Some subjects lack the necessary oversight and expertise for effective development.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Gisburn Primary School
Burnley Road, Gisburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4ET |
2.46 miles |
|
Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sawley Road, Grindleton, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4QS |
2.86 miles |
|
Chatburn Church of England Primary School
Sawley Road, Chatburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4AS |
3.45 miles |
|
Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
West Bradford Road, Waddington, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3JE |
4.69 miles |
|
Moorland School Limited
Ribblesdale Avenue, Clitheroe, BB7 2JA |
4.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Bowland High
Riversmead, Sawley Road, Grindleton, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4QS |
2.29 miles |