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High Lawn Primary School

Bolton, BL1 7EXPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
#7,151
of 13,686 nationally

About High Lawn Primary School

High Lawn Primary School sits in the middle of the pack in Bolton when it comes to Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 62% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. That is four percentage points below the local authority average of 66%, placing the school 52nd out of 97 primary schools in the borough. The gap is not huge, but it is consistent across individual subjects: 77% hit the expected standard in reading (compared with a typical LA figure that would be higher), 72% in maths and 80% in writing. Where High Lawn does stand out is in the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, at 33%, which is a respectable showing. The school also has a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 24.4%, which may partly explain the overall dip against the LA average. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024, the school was rated Good across the board, including for early years provision, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHolden Avenue, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 7EX
HeadteacherD Lane
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils502
Free School Meals (FSM)24.4%
School Capacity502 / 504 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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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, 14 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumLibraryForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

DanceRoundersAthleticsSwimmingNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubCodingChessArt ClubScience ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About High Lawn Primary School

High Lawn 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.