The Valley Community 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.
The Valley Community Primary School currently has around 524 pupils on roll, which is about 125% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 17.9% 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%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a indian background (67.2%). pakistani pupils make up about 19.1%
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: | Hibbert Street, Bolton, BL1 8JG |
| Website: | www.thevalley.bolton.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01204332684 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bolton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Kevan Naughton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 133980 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 524 |
| Number of Boys: | 260 |
| Number of Girls: | 264 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.2% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 67.20% | 352 |
| Pakistani | 19.10% | 100 |
| White and Asian | 3.80% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 17 |
| African | 3.10% | 16 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 4 |
| White British | 0.60% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 3,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley Community Primary School Hibbert Street , Off Blackburn Road BL1 8JG | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont Primary Community School Chalfont Street , BL1 8JS | - not rated | 206 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Bolton Ashton House , Waterloo Street BL1 8HT | 4out of 4 | 460 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolfenden Primary School Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | - not rated | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Kentford Road , Halliwell BL1 2JL | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 523 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,003 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,301 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 | 2,908 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 284 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| LifeBridge ASEND Susan Isaacs Building , Vernon Street BL1 2XN | - not rated | 754 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Base Camp The Base Project , Marsden Road BL1 2PF | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Not School.Net Base , Marsden Road BL1 2PF | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.