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
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.
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.
Useful links
- SICT Learning Hub (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School (76.4)
- Sunning Hill Primary School (75.3)
- The Olive School, Bolton (74.4)
- Lostock Primary School (73.1)
- Markland Hill Primary School (72.6)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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