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The Valley Community Primary School

Bolton, BL1 8JGPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
88%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
55 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#462 of 13,686 nationally

About The Valley Community Primary School

The Valley Community Primary School sits in Bolton, one of 97 primary schools in the local authority, and it has carved out a strong reputation. It ranks 3rd in Bolton, placing it among the top-performing state primaries in the area, with a ranking score of 88. Its closest peers at the top are The Olive School, Bolton (score 92) and The Oaks Primary School (score 91), both within a short distance. The school is also the nearest Outstanding-rated primary to The Olive School, just 0.4 km away. With 524 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, it is clearly a popular choice, and its oversubscription ratio of 1.97 for 2025/26 entry confirms that demand outstrips supply. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher Kevan Naughton leads a school that has held an Outstanding Ofsted rating since at least 2008, and its most recent inspection in October 2023 reaffirmed that top grade across every category except early years, which was rated Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHibbert Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 8JG
HeadteacherKevan Naughton
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils524
Free School Meals (FSM)17.9%
School Capacity524 / 420 (125% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolSensory RoomLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsFootballCross CountryRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirArt 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.

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The Valley Community Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.