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Boltons CofE School
Bolton Low Houses, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8PA, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.2 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
78
Capacity
84
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of parents recommending it. The school performs well in Key Stage 2, with expected reading, writing, and maths scores placing it in the top 88% nationally. However, only 18% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School has high expectations
96%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British98.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Location
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54.78810, -3.18730 · CA7 8PA
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112245
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.boltons.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Boltons CofE School rated by Ofsted?
Boltons CofE School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is Boltons CofE School a good school?
Boltons CofE School scores 57.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Boltons CofE School?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, Boltons CofE School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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