Pikes Lane Primary School
URN: 105161 • Bolton BL3 5HU
Overview
- Name
- Pikes Lane Primary School
- URN
- 105161
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 65.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mathew Taylor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01204333633
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gibraltar Street, Bolton BL3 5HU
Summary
Pikes Lane Primary School, located in Bolton, is a community school that serves a diverse population of 522 pupils. The school prides itself on its welcoming and nurturing environment, where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their best. With a strong emphasis on high educational standards, the school fosters positive attitudes towards learning and resilience among its students.
The curriculum at Pikes Lane is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, following the National Curriculum while incorporating unique experiences that enhance learning. The school promotes a "Pikes Lane Learning Journey," which includes enrichment activities such as trips and guest visits, allowing students to connect their knowledge to real-world experiences. Specialist teachers in PE and Creative Arts further enrich the educational offerings, ensuring a well-rounded development for all pupils.
Pikes Lane Primary School actively involves parents and the community, providing resources and communication through a dedicated parents' area on their website. The school values feedback and continuously seeks to improve, creating a collaborative atmosphere that benefits both students and their families.
The curriculum at Pikes Lane is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, following the National Curriculum while incorporating unique experiences that enhance learning. The school promotes a "Pikes Lane Learning Journey," which includes enrichment activities such as trips and guest visits, allowing students to connect their knowledge to real-world experiences. Specialist teachers in PE and Creative Arts further enrich the educational offerings, ensuring a well-rounded development for all pupils.
Pikes Lane Primary School actively involves parents and the community, providing resources and communication through a dedicated parents' area on their website. The school values feedback and continuously seeks to improve, creating a collaborative atmosphere that benefits both students and their families.
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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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 518
- Pupils
- 522
- Boys
- 264
- Girls
- 258
- FSM %
- 39.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 522 | 264 | 258 | 518 | 39.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 520 | 266 | 254 | 518 | 33.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 507 | 254 | 253 | 518 | 25.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 507 | 254 | 253 | 518 | 25.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 506 | 235 | 271 | 518 | 25.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 497 | 240 | 257 | 500 | 21.60 |
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