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Tonge Moor Primary Academy

Bolton, BL2 2PFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 52 places
Ranking
#11,374
of 13,686 nationally

About Tonge Moor Primary Academy

Tonge Moor Primary Academy is a school where demand from local families is clear: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 60 applications for 52 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.15. That means more than one family applied for every available spot, and 32 of those applications came as first preferences. While the school doesn't publish a formal parent satisfaction survey, the fact that it's oversubscribed suggests it holds a solid reputation among Bolton families. The school is a state-funded primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site, and is led by headteacher Nicola Whittaker. It has no religious character, so it draws families from a broad mix of backgrounds. With 51.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, it serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage, which is important context for understanding its academic results.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBrierwood, Bolton, Bolton, BL2 2PF
HeadteacherNicola Whittaker
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils452
Free School Meals (FSM)51.8%
School Capacity452 / 412 (110% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jan 2023
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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, 20 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryDining HallForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingCricketCross CountryGymnasticsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirArt ClubCodingEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

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Tonge Moor 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.