Classpot
Brandwood Primary School

Brandwood Primary School

Bolton, BL3 4BGPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

99%

Capacity

465

Pupils

1.8x

Demand

About Brandwood Primary School

Brandwood Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 465 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Brandwood Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Holmes, it falls under Bolton local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8999th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 65th out of 87 in Bolton.

Brandwood Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 46 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Brandwood Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Dance, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Art Club, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, Brandwood 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBrandwood Street, Brandwood Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 4BG
HeadteacherAmy Holmes
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils465
Free School Meals (FSM)43.9%
School Capacity465 / 472 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jan 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)

8999th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 66%

1286th of 2,065

In North West

Top 62%

65th of 87

In Bolton

Top 75%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

56%

Expected Standard

8%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:71%
Higher:29%
Writing
Expected:71%
Higher:12%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:68%
Higher:22%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -6%

'22/23

62%

'23/24

56%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
Dining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsRoundersDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubArt ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

46

Applications

83

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

41 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Brandwood Primary School

Brandwood Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01204333444www.brandwoodprimaryschool.com/

Brandwood Street, Brandwood Street, Bolton

Bolton, BL3 4BG

Loading map...

Brandwood Street, Brandwood Street, Bolton

Bolton, BL3 4BG

Journey to School

Enter your postcode to see journey times to this school

Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Parent Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience at Brandwood Primary School!

Write a Review