Bolton Primary School
URN: 112176 • Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6AW
Overview
- Name
- Bolton Primary School
- URN
- 112176
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruth Elstone (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01768361511
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bolton, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6AW
Summary
Bolton Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness. With a small student population of 59, the school fosters a close-knit environment where individual attention is prioritized. The school has a capacity of 60 pupils and a free school meal percentage of 11.90%, indicating a diverse socio-economic background among its students.
The school is committed to nurturing a positive ethos, encapsulated in its core values: Caring, Enjoying, Excelling, Inspiring, and Respect. Bolton Primary aims to provide a curriculum that enables every child to flourish and reach their full potential. The school encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for prospective students and their families to visit and experience the school environment.
Bolton Primary School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and support, ensuring that children feel valued and cared for. The school regularly organizes events and activities, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among students, staff, and families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.bolton.cumbria.sch.uk.
The school is committed to nurturing a positive ethos, encapsulated in its core values: Caring, Enjoying, Excelling, Inspiring, and Respect. Bolton Primary aims to provide a curriculum that enables every child to flourish and reach their full potential. The school encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for prospective students and their families to visit and experience the school environment.
Bolton Primary School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and support, ensuring that children feel valued and cared for. The school regularly organizes events and activities, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among students, staff, and families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.bolton.cumbria.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Newsletter - Thursday 11 September 2025 (download)
- Newsletter - Thursday 4 September 2025 (download)
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Nearby alternatives
- Appleby Primary School (62.6)
- Asby Endowed School (61.5)
- Warcop CofE Primary School (60.6)
- Long Marton School (56.1)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 60
- Pupils
- 59
- Boys
- 30
- Girls
- 29
- FSM %
- 11.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 59 | 30 | 29 | 60 | 11.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 64 | 31 | 33 | 60 | 10.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 57 | 25 | 32 | 60 | 5.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 57 | 25 | 32 | 60 | 5.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 59 | 26 | 33 | 60 | 10.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 54 | 24 | 30 | 58 | 1.90 |
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