Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
96%
Capacity
256
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School is a state-funded Church of England/Methodist primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 256 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 266 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher James Royal, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3969th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 87 in Bolton.
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 28 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 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 Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Forest School, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Football, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Science Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, Blackrod Anglican/Methodist 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England/Methodist |
| Address | Vicarage Road West, Bolton, Bolton, BL6 5DE |
| Headteacher | James Royal |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 256 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.2% |
| School Capacity | 256 / 266 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3969th of 13,686
Nationally
574th of 2,065
In North West
34th of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Vicarage Road West, Bolton
Bolton, BL6 5DE
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