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Gaskell Community Primary School

Bolton, BL1 2QGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 52 places
Ranking
#3,943
of 13,686 nationally

About Gaskell Community Primary School

Gaskell Community Primary School sits within the Bolton local authority, a large primary landscape of 97 schools where it ranks 34th overall. That places it comfortably in the top half of the borough, though it is not among the very highest performers. The three top-ranked peers in Bolton are The Olive School, Bolton, The Oaks Primary School and Beaumont Primary School, all of which sit ahead of Gaskell on the local leaderboard. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is The Olive School, Bolton, less than a kilometre away. Gaskell itself was judged Good in its most recent graded inspection in January 2025, a notable improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement in November 2022. Across all five graded categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — the school now holds a Good label. This upward trajectory is a key part of its story for local families weighing up their options.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThomas Holden Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 2QG
HeadteacherSarah Barlow
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils473
Free School Meals (FSM)37.9%
School Capacity473 / 420 (113% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteSports HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketGymnasticsRoundersNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubBook ClubDramaEco ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:15-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: gaskellprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gaskell Community Primary School

Gaskell Community 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.