Beacon Primary School
Peter Martin Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Beacon Primary School is a primary school in Bolton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 81st of 86 primary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 March 2023, report published 25 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
Beacon Primary School has one clear aim: to 'be proud'. Pupils are proud to attend the school, staff are proud to work here and parents and carers are proud that their children are part of this warm and welcoming school. Staff have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils live up to these expectations and achieve well in many areas of the curriculum. Pupils try hard in lessons and focus well on their learning. Pupils behave well in classes and around the school. Routines are quickly established in the early years and the youngest children settle into school well. Pupils feel safe in school. They know that they can share any worries that they have with staff. Teachers deal with bullying effectively. Pupils are kind and respectful to each other and adults. They have exceptional manners. Pupils take great pride in helping their school community. They enjoy many opportunities to take on leadership roles, for example as playground leaders and school councillors. Older pupils are particularly proud of their roles as Beacon guiding lights, where they organise and lead mindfulness activities for each class.
What the school should improve
- In a very small number of subjects, the implementation of the curriculum is relatively new. On occasion, some pupils do not learn as well as they should as a result. Leaders should ensure that staff are equipped with the confidence to deliver the curriculum consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 220
Schools near Beacon Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horwich Parish CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Blackrod Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Debra Meekings
- Phone
- 01204333545
- Address
- Peter Martin Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AL
- Local authority
- Bolton
- URN
- 146535
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.