Bolton School Infant & Nursery School
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School is an independent school in Bolton for pupils aged 0 to 7. It has 300 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Bolton School Infant & Nursery School is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection: November 2023.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 0-7 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Chorley New Road Bolton Greater Manchester BL1 4PA |
| Reference Number | 149361 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 300 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.67%
Girls: 50.33% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School has performed well in its first inspection, receiving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The school is characterized by a nurturing environment where staff build strong relationships with pupils, helping them to settle in and develop positive attitudes towards learning. Pupils across various age groups achieve well, particularly in communication and language skills, and the school emphasizes early reading through consistent phonics training. Despite these strengths, the school is still in the process of refining its curriculum, which has led to some inconsistencies in the clarity around the progression of knowledge in certain subjects.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2022 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Nurturing and friendly school environment.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a positive atmosphere.
- High expectations for pupils' achievement, including those with SEND.
- Focus on communication and language skills in early years.
- Strong performance in reading due to effective phonics instruction.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities enhances pupils' learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum development is inconsistent across subjects.
- Some teachers are unclear about essential knowledge and skills for certain subjects.
- Lack of a consistent approach to assessment leading to unidentified gaps in learning.
In 2025–26, 10.7% of pupils at Bolton School Infant & Nursery School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.7% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Bolton School Infant & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Bolton School Infant & Nursery School is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
When was Bolton School Infant & Nursery School last inspected by Ofsted?
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School was last inspected in November 2023.
How many pupils does Bolton School Infant & Nursery School have?
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School has 300 pupils on roll.
What age range does Bolton School Infant & Nursery School cover?
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School for pupils aged 0 to 7.
Where is Bolton School Infant & Nursery School?
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School is at Chorley New Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 4PA.