Moorgate Primary School, based in Bolton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Moorgate Primary School currently has around 338 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 37.8% 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 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 18 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Entwistle Street, Bolton, BL2 2RH |
| Website: | www.moorgate.bolton.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01204333477 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bolton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Debra Hopwood |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 105171 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/01/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 338 |
| Number of Boys: | 175 |
| Number of Girls: | 163 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 73.40% | 248 |
| African | 7.10% | 24 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 3.00% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 3.00% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Primary School Entwistle Street , BL2 2RH | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonge Moor Primary School Brierwood , Tonge Moor BL2 2PF | - not rated | 290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonge Moor Primary Academy Brierwood , BL2 2PF | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Primary School Castle Hill Street , Tonge Moor BL2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withins School Newby Road , Breightmet BL2 5JB | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 2,624 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Chorley New Road , BL1 4QR | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Stephens Street , BL2 5DX | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Term Reintergration PRU 27 Mawdley Street , BL1 1LN | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.