Blackrod Primary School
Manchester Road, Blackrod, Manchester Road,, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5SYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Blackrod Primary School is a primary school in Bolton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 6th of 86 primary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 March 2024, report published 15 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 March 2024
Pupils consider themselves lucky to attend this school. They flourish and are happy. They enjoy learning and enthusiastically embrace the wider opportunities that the school provides, such as learning photography or British Sign Language. Pupils blossom into confident and knowledgeable individuals who are prepared exceptionally well to take their place in modern society. The school values pupils' opinions. Staff and governors frequently consult them about many aspects of school life. Pupils learn that they have the potential to bring about the changes that they want to see. For example, pupils on the eco-council are involved in an initiative to reduce litter. They relish the wealth of opportunities to work together with the wider school community for the benefit of all. Pupils embody 'The Blackrod Way' and behave in accordance with the school's exceedingly high expectations. Starting in the early years, children learn that their behaviour affects others. They quickly become familiar with, and follow, extremely effective routines that promote positive learning behaviour. These routines stand them in good stead throughout the school. Pupils benefit from the school's aspirational approach. They strive to do their best. Pupils also benefit from an exceptional curriculum that enables them to achieve extremely well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
46 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
311 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Blackrod Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Aspull Church Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katherine Mead
- Phone
- 01204333488
- Address
- Manchester Road, Blackrod, Manchester Road,, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5SY
- Local authority
- Bolton
- URN
- 105191
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.