Washacre Primary Academy
84%
Capacity
177
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Washacre Primary Academy
Washacre Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 177 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Washacre Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher C Howarth, it falls under Bolton local authority.
Washacre Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 21 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Washacre Primary Academy include Forest School, ICT Suite, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Swimming, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Choir, Coding, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, Washacre Primary Academy 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Clough Avenue, Bolton, Bolton, BL5 2NJ |
| Headteacher | C Howarth |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 177 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.9% |
| School Capacity | 177 / 210 (84% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jan 2020Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
28
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Clough Avenue, Bolton
Bolton, BL5 2NJ
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