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Egerton Primary School

Egerton Primary School

Bolton, BL7 9REPrimary School·Ages 5-11
Goodby Ofsted

103%

Capacity

217

Pupils

3.1x

Demand

About Egerton Primary School

Egerton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 217 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Egerton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Samantha Prince, it falls under Bolton local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 601st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 87 in Bolton.

Egerton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 28 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Egerton Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Swimming, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, Egerton 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 Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCox Green Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL7 9RE
HeadteacherSamantha Prince
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils217
Free School Meals (FSM)4.6%
School Capacity217 / 210 (103% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Sept 2021
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

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

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)

601st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 5%

87th of 2,065

In North West

Top 5%

7th of 87

In Bolton

Top 10%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

86%

Expected Standard

21%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 110
Expected:100%
Higher:50%
Writing
Expected:86%
Higher:29%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:89%
Higher:29%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +13%

'22/23

73%

'23/24

86%

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

Ofsted Parent View

13 responses

Would Recommend This School

0%Below Average
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Happy at school
0%
Feels safe
0%
Concerns dealt with
0%

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

Facilities

9
LibrarySensory RoomPlaying FieldsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

AthleticsRoundersSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingChoirScience Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

28

Applications

88

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

30 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Egerton Primary School

Egerton 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

01204333530www.egerton.bolton.sch.uk

Cox Green Road, Bolton

Bolton, BL7 9RE

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Cox Green Road, Bolton

Bolton, BL7 9RE

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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

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