Masefield Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Masefield Road, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1NGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Masefield Primary School is a primary school in Bolton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 12th of 86 primary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 February 2012, report published 13 March 2012

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 July 2024

Pupils flourish at this happy and welcoming school. They are extremely well motivated to make the most of the wide range of opportunities on offer to them. The school is highly ambitious for all pupils' academic achievement. Pupils achieve exceptionally well, despite their differing starting points. This is particularly true for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are proud of the impressive array of knowledge that they develop over time. They put this knowledge to effective use across the curriculum. Children begin to develop confidence and resilience in the early years. As a result, pupils embrace new experiences without trepidation as they progress through the school. They know that staff will help them to overcome difficulties if they arise. Pupils are keen to embrace the 'Masefield Way'. Their behaviour at breaktimes and as they move around the school is exemplary. Pupils focus well during lessons, rarely needing to be reminded by staff. Pupils particularly enjoy accessing the school's outdoor areas where they learn a variety of bushcraft skills. They also learn how to grow produce and to look after the school's rabbits and chickens. At breaktimes, pupils value having time to read, play with friends, exercise, or engage in mindfulness activities.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

37 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths84%

84%, 22 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths22%

22%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

254 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals20.1%

20.1%, 6.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.9%

3.9%, 17.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.3%

19.3%, 4.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Masefield Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Mytham Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever0.5 milesOfsted: Good42% met the expected standard
St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Bowness Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good86% met the expected standard
Blackshaw Primary School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Good69% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
BASE ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Done
Address
Masefield Road, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1NG
Local authority
Bolton
URN
143031

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.