The Gates Primary School
Bristle Hall Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3QAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Gates Primary School is a primary school in Bolton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 22nd of 86 primary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 June 2018, report published 26 July 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 September 2023
Everyone at The Gates Primary School is proud to belong to this caring community. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They build positive and trusting relationships with staff. This helps them to feel happy and safe. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), rise to the high expectations that the school sets for their academic achievement and behaviour. They work hard and achieve well. Pupils and staff champion the school's values, 'The Gates Golden Goals'. These promote resilience and respect. Pupils proudly collect points in recognition of their positive conduct and collaboration. Pupils benefit from the many opportunities that they have to enhance their learning beyond the classroom. For example, pupils carry out a range of leadership roles with meaningful responsibilities, such as reading buddies, eco-warriors, prefects and digital leaders. Pupils spoke fondly about their school pet, Lizzie the lizard, which they help to look after. These opportunities help pupils to develop their sense of responsibility and increase their levels of independence and confidence. Pupils enjoy a wide range of trips and extra-curricular activities that are on offer, including multisports, choir, guitar sessions and radio club.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the assessment strategies that the school has devised are not used as effectively as they could be. This means that some pupils struggle to recall some aspects of their earlier learning. The school should ensure that it further refines and embeds its strategies for assessment in these few subjects so that pupils are more effectively supported to know and remember important information over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
290 pupils on roll, with places for 311
Schools near The Gates Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 78% met the expected standard |
| Woodland Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Eatock Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% 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
- Mr Sean Doherty
- Phone
- 01942634734
- Address
- Bristle Hall Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3QA
- Local authority
- Bolton
- URN
- 133926
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.