Beacon Primary School
100%
Capacity
220
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Beacon Primary School
Beacon Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 220 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 220 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Beacon Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Debra Meekings, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10119th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 71st out of 87 in Bolton.
Beacon Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 24 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Beacon Primary School include Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 64.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, Beacon Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Peter Martin Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL6 7AL |
| Headteacher | Debra Meekings |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 220 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 64.0% |
| School Capacity | 220 / 220 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10119th of 13,686
Nationally
1465th of 2,065
In North West
71st of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
52%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
34
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Peter Martin Street, Bolton
Bolton, BL6 7AL
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