Washacre Primary School

URN: 105199 • Bolton BL5 2NJ

Overview

Name
Washacre Primary School
URN
105199
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
C Howarth (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Clough Avenue, Bolton BL5 2NJ

Summary

Washacre Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Bolton, catering to 166 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children can discover their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. The leadership, under Headteacher Chris Howarth, emphasises the importance of fostering confidence, self-esteem, and high aspirations among students.

The school's curriculum aims for outstanding academic outcomes while ensuring excellent support for inclusion and special educational needs (SEND). Washacre Primary promotes core values of curiosity, honesty, responsibility, resilience, and kindness, encouraging students to become confident, emotionally resilient, and independent individuals. The school also prioritises mental health and well-being, offering a variety of experiences that connect students with the natural world.

Washacre Primary actively engages with the local community and is known for its innovative teaching approaches. The introduction of a therapy dog, Rosie, highlights the school’s commitment to enhancing student well-being and emotional regulation, further enriching the supportive atmosphere for all learners.

Key details

LA
Bolton
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
166
Boys
95
Girls
71
FSM %
36.10
Open date
Close date
2024-09-30
Last Ofsted
2020-01-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 166 95 71 210 36.10
2024-09-11 166 95 71 210 36.10
2023-09-11 167 93 74 280 38.30
2022-09-11 167 93 74 280 38.30
2021-09-11 194 104 90 280 40.20
2020-09-11 192 103 89 280 37.50

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