Eagley Infant School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 7
Ofsted: Good

Stonesteads Drive, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9LNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Eagley Infant School is a primary school in Bolton for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 November 2012, report published 14 December 2012

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 March 2023

Pupils, including children in the early years, flourish at Eagley Infant School. They feel happy and safe. Leaders, trustees and staff are united in their ambition to give all pupils the best start to their education, academically and socially. Most pupils arrive at school keen to learn and ready to embrace all that the day has to offer. Pupils generally behave well in the classroom and around the school. They share warm relationships with staff. Pupils understand that adults will support them if they are anxious or worried. If bullying occurs, leaders and staff soon make it stop. Pupils make friends because they care about each other. At breaktimes, they play happily with their peers in the playground. Pupils learn to become good citizens. They particularly enjoy the responsibilities that they have been given. These include looking after the wonderful range of animals that live at the school. Pupils talked avidly about the pony named Chewy and the goat called Luna. They learn about different faiths and cultures and raise money for charitable causes. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), live up to the high expectations that staff have for them. They access a curriculum that is well- thought-out, ambitious and fun. By the end of the academic year, Year 2 pupils are well prepared for their transition to junior school.

What the school should improve

  • Some staff are new to subject leadership and do not have the confidence or expertise to lead their areas of responsibility effectively. This means that they are less able to check how well the curriculum is being implemented or how effectively pupils are remembering their learning. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders are supported to lead their curriculum areas effectively.
  • Some curriculums are relatively new. They are in the very early stages of being implemented. Teachers are less sure about what to teach in these subjects. This hinders pupils' progress. Leaders should ensure that staff receive the support that they need to deliver the new curriculums well.

Pupil numbers and mix

203 pupils on roll, with places for 219

Eligible for free school meals8.4%

8.4%, 18.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.5%

2.5%, 19.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support5.9%

5.9%, 8.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.5%

1.5%, 4.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Eagley Infant School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Eagley Junior School0.2 milesOfsted judgements: Good70% met the expected standard
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton0.3 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
The Oaks Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good79% met the expected standard
Sharples Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good66% met the expected standard
Walmsley CofE Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
EAGLEY INFANT SCHOOL
Age range
2 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Charlotte Roberts
Address
Stonesteads Drive, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9LN
Local authority
Bolton
URN
138011

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.