Washacre Primary Academy
URN: 151024 • Bolton BL5 2NJ
Overview
- Name
- Washacre Primary Academy
- URN
- 151024
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE QUILL C OF E TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 32.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- C Howarth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942634756
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Clough Avenue, Bolton BL5 2NJ
Summary
Washacre Primary Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Bolton, serving 177 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically and personally. The ethos centres on fostering confidence, self-esteem, and a lifelong love of learning, with a strong emphasis on values such as curiosity, honesty, responsibility, resilience, and kindness.
The curriculum at Washacre is designed to support outstanding academic outcomes while ensuring excellence in inclusion and special educational needs (SEND) support. The school aims to offer innovative teaching approaches and a variety of experiences that encourage a deep appreciation for the outdoors and community engagement.
Additionally, Washacre Primary Academy has introduced a school dog, Rosie, who will assist in enhancing students' well-being and emotional regulation once accredited. This initiative reflects the school's commitment to supporting mental health and creating a nurturing atmosphere for all pupils. For more information, visit their website at [washacreacademy.org](https://www.washacreacademy.org/).
The curriculum at Washacre is designed to support outstanding academic outcomes while ensuring excellence in inclusion and special educational needs (SEND) support. The school aims to offer innovative teaching approaches and a variety of experiences that encourage a deep appreciation for the outdoors and community engagement.
Additionally, Washacre Primary Academy has introduced a school dog, Rosie, who will assist in enhancing students' well-being and emotional regulation once accredited. This initiative reflects the school's commitment to supporting mental health and creating a nurturing atmosphere for all pupils. For more information, visit their website at [washacreacademy.org](https://www.washacreacademy.org/).
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Sensory Room (sen)
- Special Educational Needs Report (sen)
- The Graduated Approach to Support SEND Pupils (sen)
- School Holidays (download)
- Holiday Dates 2025-2026 (download)
- Sports Premium (download)
- Pupil Premium (download)
- Admissions (other)
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
- THE QUILL C OF E TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 177
- Boys
- 104
- Girls
- 73
- FSM %
- 37.90
- Open date
- 2024-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 177 | 104 | 73 | 210 | 37.90 |
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