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Lever Edge Primary Academy

Bolton, BL3 3HPPrimaryAges 1–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2267 of 13,686 nationally

About Lever Edge Primary Academy

Lever Edge Primary Academy sits within the Bolton local authority, a large primary school that ranks 22nd out of 87 similar schools in the borough, placing it in the top quarter locally. Its closest high-performing peers include The Olive School, Bolton, The Oaks Primary School, and Beaumont Primary School, all of which rank higher on the same KS2 expected standard metric. The school is one of 16 outstanding-rated primaries in Bolton, though Lever Edge itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in 2023. The nearest outstanding school, St William of York Catholic Primary School, is just 0.4 km away, offering a nearby alternative for families prioritising that top grade. With 553 pupils on roll against a capacity of 450, the school is clearly popular and oversubscribed, reflecting its solid standing in the local primary landscape.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range1 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLever Edge Lane, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 3HP
HeadteacherKelly James
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils553
Free School Meals (FSM)33.8%
School Capacity553 / 450 (123% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallMusic RoomsGymnasiumArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingTennisAthleticsFootballDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningDramaFilm ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lever Edge Primary Academy

Lever Edge Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.