Oxford Grove Primary School
Shepherd Cross Street, Bolton, BL1 3EJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oxford Grove Primary School is a primary school in Bolton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 5th of 86 primary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 February 2023, report published 21 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 February 2023
Pupils flourish in this highly ambitious and caring school. Leaders greet pupils every morning with a warm, friendly welcome. Oxford Grove Primary School is a stimulating and lively place to learn. Staff are unwavering in their determination for every pupil to succeed. As a result, pupils achieve extremely well across the curriculum. From the early years, children learn how to behave and to take care of each other. Pupils' behaviour throughout school is impeccable. They are polite and respectful to each other and to adults. Pupils have an impressive work ethic. They enjoy learning and take considerable pride in the work that they produce. Pupils' musical, sporting and artistic talents are nurtured, valued and celebrated. They regularly lead whole-school assemblies on important topics such as anti- bullying or British values. Pupils explained how these opportunities help their diverse community to work well together. They feel happy and safe at school. Leaders take swift and appropriate action to deal with any incidents of bullying should they occur. Pupils genuinely look after each other. They are extremely proud to take on extra responsibilities in school. These include pupils acting as language ambassadors, OG historians, school councillors and mental health champions. Pupils are keen to support others in their learning, behaviour and well-being.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
449 pupils on roll, with places for 446
Schools near Oxford Grove Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Al-Huda Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 53% met the expected standard |
| The Olive School, Bolton | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 95% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 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
- Nadine Harvey
- Phone
- 01204333380
- Address
- Shepherd Cross Street, Bolton, BL1 3EJ
- Local authority
- Bolton
- URN
- 105160
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.