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Hardy Mill Primary School

Bolton, BL2 4EFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
40 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
#10,013
of 13,686 nationally

About Hardy Mill Primary School

If you're a parent considering Hardy Mill Primary School, the most recent Parent View responses offer a mixed but largely positive picture. Of the 75 families who responded during the period from September 2024 to September 2025, 85% said they would recommend the school. That's a solid endorsement, though not quite universal. The strongest signals come from questions about happiness and safety: 71% of parents strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and another 71% strongly agreed that their child feels safe. On the other hand, a small but notable minority disagreed on both counts — 7% and 8% respectively. The school is clearly popular in the local area. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 79 applications for just 40 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.98. All 40 first-preference applicants were offered a place, so being first on your list matters here. The school also has nursery provision, which may be a factor for families with younger children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHardy Mill Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL2 4EF
HeadteacherJo Briggs
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils319
Free School Meals (FSM)8.3%
School Capacity319 / 356 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 75 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (27 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteForest SchoolGymnasiumSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketDanceCross CountrySwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningChoirScience ClubFilm ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:30-18:00

Source: hardymill.bolton.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hardy Mill Primary School

Hardy Mill 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.