The Valley Community Primary School

URN: 133980 • Bolton BL1 8JG

Overview

Name
The Valley Community Primary School
URN
133980
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
76.2 / 100
School thumbnail

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kevan Naughton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01204332684
Website
Visit
Address
Hibbert Street, Bolton BL1 8JG

Summary

The Valley Community Primary School, located in Bolton, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 524 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its core values of Acceptance, Fairness, Trust, Equality, and Respect, collectively known as the 'AFTER' values. These principles underpin the school's ethos and are integral to its approach to education.

The curriculum at The Valley is designed to be highly specific and tailored to meet the individual needs of each child. Teachers are encouraged to personalise learning experiences, ensuring that every pupil can achieve their full potential. The school prides itself on its high performance in attainment and progress, positioning itself as a National Support School that actively collaborates with other institutions to enhance educational practices.

Community engagement is a key aspect of The Valley's mission. The school promotes a culture of respect and courtesy among its pupils, encouraging them to take an active role in improving their local community. Parents are invited to participate in school events, such as the upcoming Reception Open Day, to experience the vibrant learning environment firsthand.

Key details

LA
Bolton
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
524
Boys
260
Girls
264
FSM %
17.90
Open date
2003-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 524 260 264 420 17.90
2024-09-11 525 256 269 420 17.80
2023-09-11 520 257 263 420 15.40
2022-09-11 520 257 263 420 15.40
2021-09-11 538 262 276 420 15.40
2020-09-11 548 261 287 420 14.70

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login