Bolton Primary School
Bolton, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6AWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bolton Primary School is a primary school in Appleby-in-Westmorland for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 37th of 97 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 June 2023, report published 18 September 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 27 June 2023
Pupils are happy at Bolton Primary School. Leaders' values of 'caring, inspiring, enjoying and excelling' are lived out by pupils, including children in the early years. Pupils are kind and caring towards each other. They value the friendships that they have with pupils of all ages, and appreciate the family feel of the school. Leaders address any concerns that pupils or parents and carers have quickly and effectively. This helps pupils to feel safe. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Most pupils behave well. They listen to their teachers and concentrate on their work. Some pupils have embraced opportunities to visit Bulgaria, Spain, Greece and Italy. Children from these countries have also visited the school. These experiences have been shared with pupils of all ages. These opportunities help pupils to experience life in other countries and to develop a sense of the wider world. Pupils enthusiastically participate in after-school clubs including rounders, football and dodgeball. They enjoy using the wildlife area and the trim trail in the school grounds.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not ensured that their high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour are shared by staff. This can hinder some pupils from achieving as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that all staff have consistently high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour.
- In some subjects, teachers do not address pupils' errors and misconceptions. This means that some pupils' learning is not as secure as it should be. Leaders should ensure that teachers have a consistent approach to identifying and addressing errors in pupils' work.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
56 pupils on roll, with places for 60
Schools near Bolton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Marton School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
| Kirkby Thore School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Morland Area CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 100% met the expected standard |
| Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Appleby Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Debbie Tinkler
- Phone
- 01768361511
- Address
- Bolton, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6AW
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112176
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.