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Mytham Primary School

Mytham Primary School

Bolton, BL3 1JGPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

77%

Capacity

349

Pupils

2.9x

Demand

About Mytham Primary School

Mytham Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 349 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Mytham Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angela Bogle, it falls under Bolton local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5898th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 87 in Bolton.

Mytham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 28 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Mytham Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Forest School, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Gymnastics, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Coding, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, Mytham Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMytham Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 1JG
HeadteacherAngela Bogle
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils349
Free School Meals (FSM)18.7%
School Capacity349 / 452 (77% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Feb 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (3 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)

5898th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

852nd of 2,065

In North West

Top 50%

44th of 87

In Bolton

Top 51%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

65%

Expected Standard

2%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:80%
Higher:31%
Writing
Expected:71%
Higher:8%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:84%
Higher:12%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +7%

'22/23

58%

'23/24

65%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsLibraryForest SchoolGymnasiumMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsFootballGymnasticsDanceNetballRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubCodingScience Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

28

Applications

80

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

38 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mytham Primary School

Mytham 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.

Contact Information

01204333556www.mytham.bolton.sch.uk

Mytham Road, Bolton

Bolton, BL3 1JG

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Mytham Road, Bolton

Bolton, BL3 1JG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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