Kearsley West Primary School

URN: 105186 • Bolton BL4 9BZ

Overview

Name
Kearsley West Primary School
URN
105186
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jackie Fitton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01204332600
Website
Visit
Address
Primrose Street, Bolton BL4 9BZ

Summary

Kearsley West Primary School, located in Bolton, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 241 pupils, with a capacity for 262. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where each child is treated as an individual. The ethos of the school revolves around three core principles: "Be safe, be happy, and be learning." This approach underpins the school's commitment to ensuring a safe learning environment while promoting the emotional well-being of its students.

The curriculum at Kearsley West is designed to be engaging and challenging, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including music lessons and residential trips. The school places a strong emphasis on the development of British values, encouraging pupils to understand democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. This is achieved through various initiatives, including a School Council and community engagement activities.

Kearsley West values the partnership between parents and staff, recognizing the importance of parental involvement in a child's education. The school aims to foster a sense of community, encouraging parents to participate actively in their child's school life to support their learning and development.

Key details

LA
Bolton
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
262
Pupils
241
Boys
117
Girls
124
FSM %
26.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 241 117 124 262 26.80
2024-09-11 244 116 128 262 29.40
2023-09-11 233 116 117 262 34.70
2022-09-11 233 116 117 262 34.70
2021-09-11 228 106 122 262 29.60
2020-09-11 236 110 126 262 28.10

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