Located in Bolton, Markland Hill Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Markland Hill Primary School currently has around 317 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.6% boys and 45.4% girls. Around 4.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (52.7%). indian pupils make up about 18.3% , followed by pakistani at 14.2%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Markland Hill, Bolton, BL1 5EJ |
| Website: | www.markland-hill.bolton.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01204332626 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bolton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jessica Kavanagh |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 105159 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 316 |
| Number of Pupils: | 317 |
| Number of Boys: | 173 |
| Number of Girls: | 144 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 52.70% | 167 |
| Indian | 18.30% | 58 |
| Pakistani | 14.20% | 45 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 7 |
| Other White | 2.20% | 7 |
| African | 1.90% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 6 |
| Chinese | 1.60% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 3,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markland Hill Primary School Markland Hill , Heaton BL1 5EJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School Worston Avenue , Johnson Fold BL1 5UG | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School Worston Avenue , Johnson Fold BL1 5UG | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 2out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deane School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 3,087 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,242 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , BL1 5DH | - not rated | 744 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lostock Park School Tempest Road , Lostock BL6 4EL | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.