Clarendon Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

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Clarendon Primary School is a primary school in Bolton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 29th of 86 primary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 March 2016, report published 18 March 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 March 2025

Pupils are rightly proud to attend this embracing, multi-cultural school. They truly embody the Clarendon motto of 'Together, we shine'. Friendship, happiness and a love of learning permeate the school. From the beginning of the early years, pupils benefit from warm and supportive relationships with staff. The school sets high expectations for pupils to succeed academically. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), typically achieve well across a broad range of subjects. Pupils' behaviour throughout the school is exemplary. The school's values underpin the way that pupils treat each other, with care and kindness. They are keen and inquisitive learners who show creativity and resilience. Pupils feel confident to share their beliefs and opinions with others. They know that they are listened to, and their ideas are valued. Pupils take on positions of responsibility with enthusiasm. They understand the positive differences that they can make to the wider community. For example, raising money for a local hospice by organising a movie night in school. Pupils show deep empathy and understanding towards people from different backgrounds. They embody the fundamental British values during their 'wow weeks', for example in their recent debate about the use of the school grounds. They are remarkably well prepared for life in modern Britain.

What the school should improve

  • On occasion, some learning tasks limit the quality of pupils' written responses. This sometimes hinders the quality of pupils' written work and opportunities for them to practise their presentation skills. The school should ensure that pupils have the opportunity to practise these skills, to improve the quality of their written work.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths24%

24%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

454 pupils on roll, with places for 455

Eligible for free school meals33.5%

33.5%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language73.8%

73.8%, 52.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.9%

13.9%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4%

4%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Clarendon Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy0.3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Sunning Hill Primary School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding74% met the expected standard
St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding84% met the expected standard
The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton0.5 milesOfsted: Good75% 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 Vicky Chatterjee
Address
Recreation Street, Clarendon Primary School, Bolton, BL3 6SN
Local authority
Bolton
URN
105153

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.