Best Schools for Teaching Quality in Bolton
The top 25 schools in Bolton, ranked by the quality of teaching and academic support, based on verified reviews from real parents.
As of October 2026, the highest parent-rated school for Teaching Quality in Bolton is St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School (5.0/5 for Teaching Quality). 25 schools in Bolton have enough parent reviews to be ranked.
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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
primary •5.0★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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The Valley Community Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Al-Huda Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Bolton School Infant & Nursery School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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St Bede Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Beacon Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Lostock Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah
primary •4.5★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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The Ferns Primary Academy
primary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Kearsley Academy
secondary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Firwood High School
special •4.4★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Chorley New Road Primary Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Harwood Meadows Primary School
primary •4.5★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Lever Edge Primary Academy
primary •4.5★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School
primary •4.5★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth
primary •4.4★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Sharples School
secondary •4.1★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Bowness Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Eagley Infant School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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The Gates Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Leverhulme Community Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality
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Frequently asked questions
Which school in Bolton is rated best for Teaching Quality?
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School currently has the highest parent rating for Teaching Quality among schools in Bolton on SchoolBrowse.
How are these Teaching Quality rankings calculated?
Rankings are based on verified parent reviews scoring each school on the quality of teaching and academic support. Only schools with at least one published review are included.