Tonge Moor Primary Academy, based in Bolton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
Tonge Moor Primary Academy currently has around 452 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.2% boys and 49.8% girls. Around 51.8% 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 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.2%). african pupils make up about 14.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Brierwood, Bolton, BL2 2PF |
| Website: | www.tongemooracademy.org |
| Telephone: | 01204328994 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bolton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicola Whittaker |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145854 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 412 |
| Number of Pupils: | 452 |
| Number of Boys: | 227 |
| Number of Girls: | 225 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 62.20% | 281 |
| African | 14.20% | 64 |
| Pakistani | 7.30% | 33 |
| Other White | 6.20% | 28 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.50% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 2.40% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | 1,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 3,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonge Moor Primary Academy Brierwood , BL2 2PF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonge Moor Primary School Brierwood , Tonge Moor BL2 2PF | - not rated | 53 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorgate Primary School Entwistle Street , BL2 2RH | 4out of 4 | 322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Primary School Castle Hill Street , Tonge Moor BL2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Bolton Ashton House , Waterloo Street BL1 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,724 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 2,517 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 | 2,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,709 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 | 1,710 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 1,710 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 | 1,457 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Chorley New Road , BL1 4QR | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Stephens Street , BL2 5DX | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.