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Red Lane Primary School
Red Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 5HP, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.4 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
485
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 63% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. However, only 7% of pupils reached a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able students. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 63% recommending the school, reflecting a need for further engagement with the community.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School keeps me informed
80%
My child is happy
77%
Good range of subjects
77%
My child feels safe
73%
My child makes good progress
70%
School has high expectations
67%
Progress is communicated
67%
Behaviour is good
63%
I'd recommend this school
63%
School supports development
53%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.4%
Black African6.8%
White Other3.1%
Black Other2.5%
Other2.1%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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53.58682, -2.38585 · BL2 5HP
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN143030
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.red-lane.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Red Lane Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Red Lane Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Red Lane Primary School a good school?
Red Lane Primary School scores 71.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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 Red Lane Primary School?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, Red Lane Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
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