Eagley Junior School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Good

Off Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9ATOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Eagley Junior School is a primary school in Bolton for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 24th of 86 primary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 March 2025, report published 7 May 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 March 2025

Part of the school vision is for pupils to be ambitious learners. This begins with the high levels of ambition that the school has for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school helps pupils to build resilience and become increasingly independent. They reflect these qualities in their approach to learning. Many pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well across much of the curriculum. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour. In lessons, pupils are attentive and learning is rarely interrupted. Pupils are well mannered and considerate. They told inspectors that they value the positive relationships they have with staff. Pupils trust that staff will support them with any worries or concerns. This helps them to feel happy and safe in school. The school reaches out to others in the local community. Pupils play an active role in this. For example, pupils have attended a friendship café to speak with and offer company to elderly residents in the area. They have also welcomed these residents into school and prepared food for them. This helps pupils to understand compassion towards others and how they can be positive members of a community.

What the school should improve

  • In a very small number of foundation subjects, teachers do not cover some of the curriculum content in sufficient detail. This includes vocabulary. Consequently, pupils have gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that teachers have the training that they need to deliver the curriculum as intended, so that pupils are well prepared for the next stage of education.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

64 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%

70%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths17%

17%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

224 pupils on roll, with places for 240

Eligible for free school meals15.6%

15.6%, 10.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.1%

3.1%, 18.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.8%

9.8%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Eagley Junior School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Eagley Infant School0.2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton0.5 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
The Oaks Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good79% met the expected standard
Sharples Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good66% met the expected standard
St Maxentius CofE Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
EAGLEY JUNIOR SCHOOL
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Nikesh Gandhi
Address
Off Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9AT
Local authority
Bolton
URN
138152

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.