Kearsley West Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Address | Primrose Street, BL4 9BZ |
| School Website | www.kearsleywest.bolton.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1204332600 |
| URN | 105186 |
School Census
| Total | 220 |
| Girls/Boys | 114/106 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.8%/48.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 14.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 72 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 25.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 03/03/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 03/03/2015 | Good |
| 26/04/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/03/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/04/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 104.0 |
| Maths | 104.0 |
| Reading Progress | 0.0 |
| Writing Progress | 2.1 |
| Maths Progress | 1.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 103.0 |
| Maths | 103.0 |
| Reading Progress | -1.0 |
| Writing Progress | 0.3 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 1.1 |
| Writing Progress | 0.4 |
| Maths Progress | 1.4 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 91 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 73 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.46% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 98 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75% |
| african ethnic origin | 10.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Kearsley Academy
(0.22 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Springfield Road, , BL4 8HY
St Peter's CofE Primary School
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Alexandra Street, , BL4 9JT
St John CofE Primary School, Kearsley
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church Road, , BL4 8AP
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Presto Street, , BL4 8AJ