The Valley Community Primary School
Hibbert Street, Off Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8JGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Valley Community Primary School is a primary school in Bolton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 3rd of 86 primary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 21 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 October 2023
Pupils take full advantage of the vast array of opportunities on offer at this school. They told inspectors that it is a privilege to attend such an exceptional place. Pupils are very proud of their school and their many accomplishments. Pupils enjoy being at school because they value learning. The school's well- established routines and procedures ensure that pupils feel well cared for and safe. Children settle quickly in the early years. They develop positive relationships with others. Older pupils strive to uphold the school's values. They develop exemplary behaviour and attitudes towards their learning and each other. Leaders and staff at all levels have extremely high expectations of all pupils. A highly effective curriculum and well-thought-out support enable them to achieve remarkably well across the whole curriculum. This is especially true for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils respond eagerly when they are invited to contribute to the smooth running of the school. They are keen to take up the many leadership roles that are available. For example, they support others at breaktimes or help with reading. Pupils also play a key role in keeping leaders and governors informed about the effectiveness of the school.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum for some areas of learning in the early years lacks clarity. This makes it difficult for staff to know what children should know and be able to do by the end of the Reception Year. The school should finalise its curriculum thinking in the early years so that children are fully prepared for the demands of the Year 1 curriculum in all aspects of learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
538 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near The Valley Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| The Olive School, Bolton | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 95% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Adam Hossen
- Phone
- 01204332684
- Address
- Hibbert Street, Off Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8JG
- Local authority
- Bolton
- URN
- 133980
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.