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Ladybridge Community Primary School

Bolton, BL3 4NBPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#4,891
of 13,686 nationally

About Ladybridge Community Primary School

Ladybridge Community Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 89 applications for just 44 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.02. That means more than two families applied for every available spot. Of those, 32 were first-preference applications, and all 32 were offered places, which suggests that for families who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic option. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good across the board, including for behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. This is a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2018, when it was rated Requires Improvement. The headteacher, Colin Watson, leads a school of 369 pupils, with capacity for 390, so it is running close to full.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBroadford Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 4NB
HeadteacherColin Watson
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils369
Free School Meals (FSM)20.1%
School Capacity369 / 390 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Apr 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Forest SchoolICT SuiteGymnasiumMusic RoomsSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisFootballNetballCricketRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:55

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ladybridge Community Primary School

Ladybridge 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.