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The Valley Community Primary School
Bolton·North West·Community School
PrimaryCommunity SchoolAges 2–11Co-edDoes not apply
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The Valley Community 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, The Valley Community Primary School has 88% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 524 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 2.7%, 15% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.0%.
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At The Valley Community Primary School, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
90% met the expected standard in reading and 97% in maths.
The Valley Community Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.0%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Valley Community Primary School is 2.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Valley Community Primary School has 524 pupils on roll.
15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
The Valley Community Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Valley Community 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 The Valley Community 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
0/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
0/mo
NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 14.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.2
Bus Stops
10
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Hall i' th' Wood Rail Station
1.2km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Bolton area
8.3
Excellent
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 21 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
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.