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Schools · Sweet Loves
Schools in central Sweet Loves
9 schools in central Sweet Loves, plus 1 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
In the area
9
Nearby (5 km)
1
Pupils in area
5,374
Phases
3
PrimarySecondaryOtherCentre of Sweet Loves
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Lawn Primary School | Community school | personal development: Goodquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Good Inspection, Oct 2024 · Read report | 492 | BL1 7EX |
| Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Needs attentionAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Jan 2026 · Read report | 188 | BL1 6QJ |
| St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton | Voluntary aided school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Jan 2024 · Read report | 162 | BL7 9HT |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge | Academy converter | personal development: Outstandingquality of education: Outstandingbehaviour and attitudes: Outstandingleadership and management: Outstanding Inspection, Oct 2024 · Read report | 251 | BL1 8QA |
| The Oaks Primary School | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Dec 2023 · Read report | 218 | BL1 7HS |
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharples School | Academy converter | Improved significantly Ungraded inspection, Jan 2025 · Read report | 1214 | BL1 8SN |
| Smithills School | Academy converter | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Needs attentionAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Needs attentionPersonal development and wellbeing: Needs attention Report card, Mar 2026 · Read report | 1203 | BL1 6JS |
| Thornleigh Salesian College | Voluntary aided school | personal development: Goodquality of education: Requires improvementbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Requires improvement Inspection, Oct 2024 · Read report | 1574 | BL1 6PQ |
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Challenge Pru | Academy alternative provision converter | School remains Outstanding Ungraded inspection, Jul 2024 · Read report | 72 | BL1 6JT |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharples Primary School Primary | Community school | Standards maintained Ungraded inspection, Feb 2025 · Read report | 245 | 1.2 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).