Sunning Hill Primary School

URN: 105163 • Bolton BL3 6TR

Overview

Name
Sunning Hill Primary School
URN
105163
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
75.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Claire Whalley (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01204333588
Website
Visit
Address
Goldsmith Street, Bolton BL3 6TR

Summary

Sunning Hill Primary School is a community school located in Bolton, serving a mixed-gender population of 536 pupils. The school's ethos emphasizes self-belief, independence, and lifelong learning, fostering an environment where children are encouraged to be curious and responsible. The dedicated staff aim to provide an engaging and purposeful curriculum, ensuring that all children feel happy and safe while celebrating their achievements.

The school offers nursery provision for children aged two to four, with both free and paid places available. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child's education, and the school values close partnerships between home and school. Sunning Hill also provides additional support through various programs, including SEND services and mental well-being initiatives.

In terms of academic performance, Sunning Hill Primary School has demonstrated strong results in recent Key Stage 2 SATs, with 74% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined. The school is committed to continuous improvement and nurturing each child's potential within the community. For more information, visit their website at http://sunninghillprimary.net/.

Key details

LA
Bolton
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
531
Pupils
536
Boys
278
Girls
258
FSM %
22.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2013-11-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 536 278 258 531 22.50
2024-09-11 540 278 262 531 21.70
2023-09-11 513 257 256 531 20.10
2022-09-11 513 257 256 531 20.10
2021-09-11 519 258 261 531 23.20
2020-09-11 556 274 282 531 18.30

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