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
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.
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.
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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