Haslam Park Primary School
About Haslam Park Primary School
Haslam Park Primary School in Bolton is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is currently running very close to full capacity with 346 pupils against a school capacity of 352. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 51.7%, which is significantly above the national average and signals a catchment with considerable socio-economic challenge. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 77 total applications for 31 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.48. Of those, 21 were first-preference applications, and all 21 received offers. This suggests that while the school is popular locally, it is not so oversubscribed that first-preference families are routinely turned away. The school has no religious character and does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form, so its focus is squarely on the primary years.
Key Details
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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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