Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Mount Pleasant Lane, Bolton-le-Sands, Bolton-le-Sands School, Carnforth, LA5 8DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Carnforth for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 254th of 444 primary schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 July 2022, report published 7 November 2022
- 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 19 July 2022
Pupils are very happy at Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School. Staff have built strong relationships with them. They greet pupils warmly as they arrive at school. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils and parents value the family atmosphere in school and feel part of the strong school community. Pupils said that bullying rarely happens. When it does, they trust adults to deal with it quickly and successfully. Leaders have high expectations of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These expectations are understood and followed by most pupils. As a result, most pupils behave and achieve well. Pupils feel like they are part of a team in this school. They enjoy the opportunities provided by leaders to work together and build friendships. For example, pupils enjoyed the residential visit to the Isle of Man. They appreciated the chance to work as a team to build a raft. Pupils also enjoy exploring where they live. A recent project helped pupils to find out more about their local area. Pupils produced artwork for their own exhibition and invited families and local residents into school to celebrate their achievements. These experiences help pupils to develop a sense of place and community.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not ensured that the curriculum is coherently planned and sequenced. This means that pupils do not build their knowledge in a logical way in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is coherently planned and sequenced in all subjects.
- Leaders have not provided sufficient training for subject leaders. As a result, some leaders do not have the knowledge and expertise to lead their subject as effectively as they could. Leaders should ensure that all subject leaders are given the support they need to lead their subject well across the school.
- Leaders have not established a consistent approach to assessment in all subjects. This means that gaps in pupils' knowledge in some subjects are not identified and addressed. Leaders should ensure that there is a consistent approach to assessment so teachers can check what pupils know and can remember.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
46 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
290 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Kellet Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 74% met the expected standard |
| Carnforth Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Ian Gittins
- Phone
- 01524823606
- Address
- Mount Pleasant Lane, Bolton-le-Sands, Bolton-le-Sands School, Carnforth, LA5 8DT
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119521
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.