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The Valley Community Primary School, Bolton BL1

Hibbert Street, Off Blackburn Road, Bolton, Lancashire BL1 8JG

The Valley Community Primary School, Bolton BL1

10 simple reasons to choose The Valley Community Primary School

State primary school (community school) and nursery in Bolton.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose The Valley Community Primary School

Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Bolton and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.3 pupils per class and 26 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 8% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as science, geography, history, art and DT are taught as half-termly cross-curricular topics (International Primary Curriculum).
In the top 5% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.

Find another school near The Valley Community Primary School

Independent Prep Schools

Bolton School Boys' Division Junior School (1.6 miles); Bolton School Girls' Division Junior School and Infants (1.7 miles); Lord's Preparatory School (2.2 miles).

State Primary Schools

Johnson Fold Community Primary School (2.2 miles); Sunning Hill Primary School (2.2 miles); St Bede Church of England Primary Academy, Morris Green (2.9 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Bolton School Boys' Division (1.6 miles); Bolton School Girls' Division (1.7 miles); Lord's Independent School (2.2 miles).

State Senior Schools

Canon Slade CofE School (2 miles); Bolton Muslim Girls School (2.2 miles); Turton School (2.6 miles).

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