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Masefield Primary School

Bolton, BL3 1NGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
87%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.7×
Oversubscribed
50 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#532 of 13,686 nationally

About Masefield Primary School

Masefield Primary School punches well above the local average in Bolton when it comes to Key Stage 2 outcomes. While the local authority average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 66%, Masefield achieves a striking 87%. That gap of 21 percentage points places the school firmly among the top performers in the borough — ranked 5th out of 87 primary schools and in the top 6% nationally. It’s a particularly impressive result given that the school’s intake includes a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 21.7%. The school is also oversubscribed by a ratio of 3.07 to 1, with 89 applications for just 29 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, suggesting local families are well aware of its strong reputation.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMasefield Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 1NG
HeadteacherAndrew Done
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils257
Free School Meals (FSM)21.7%
School Capacity257 / 210 (122% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Jul 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallDining HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosLibraryICT SuiteSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsSwimmingDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubGardeningScience ClubChoirBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Masefield 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.