Pikes Lane Primary School is a primary community school in Bolton, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Pikes Lane Primary School has 50% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 18.4%, 27% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 3.8%.
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At Pikes Lane Primary School, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
62% met the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths.
Pikes Lane Primary School has an overall absence rate of 3.8%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Pikes Lane Primary School is 18.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
27% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Pikes Lane Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Pikes Lane Primary School is next inspection expected around 2027.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Pikes Lane Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
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Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
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NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 14.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
18
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.