Gaskell Community Primary School
URN: 105155 • Bolton BL1 2QG
Overview
- Name
- Gaskell Community Primary School
- URN
- 105155
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 47.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Barlow (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01204333666
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Thomas Holden Street, Bolton BL1 2QG
Summary
Gaskell Community Primary School is a larger than average primary school located in Bolton, serving a diverse population of 473 pupils. The school operates under a community model and is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is celebrated for their uniqueness. The ethos is built around high standards of behaviour and a caring atmosphere, aiming to ensure that all students feel happy and safe while receiving a quality education.
The school's curriculum is tailored to develop pupils into successful citizens, focusing on core values such as Happiness, Empathy, Aspirations, Resilience, Respect, Tolerance, and Self-Confidence. Gaskell promotes a holistic education that extends beyond the classroom, providing students with various experiences within the local community and beyond.
Gaskell Community Primary School actively supports its pupils, with a significant percentage (37.90%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and support for all families. The school encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for visits to engage with the school's vibrant community.
The school's curriculum is tailored to develop pupils into successful citizens, focusing on core values such as Happiness, Empathy, Aspirations, Resilience, Respect, Tolerance, and Self-Confidence. Gaskell promotes a holistic education that extends beyond the classroom, providing students with various experiences within the local community and beyond.
Gaskell Community Primary School actively supports its pupils, with a significant percentage (37.90%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and support for all families. The school encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for visits to engage with the school's vibrant community.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- Safeguarding Policy (download)
- Term Dates 2025 – 2026 (download)
- Term Dates 2026 – 2027 (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School (76.4)
- The Valley Community Primary School (76.2)
- Sunning Hill Primary School (75.3)
- The Olive School, Bolton (74.4)
- Lostock Primary School (73.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bolton
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 473
- Boys
- 235
- Girls
- 238
- FSM %
- 37.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 473 | 235 | 238 | 420 | 37.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 467 | 241 | 226 | 420 | 36.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 458 | 238 | 220 | 420 | 31.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 458 | 238 | 220 | 420 | 31.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 448 | 227 | 221 | 420 | 27.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 478 | 242 | 236 | 315 | 29.50 |
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