Open Other Primary Mixed

Washacre Primary Academy

Clough Avenue, Bolton, BL5 2NJ
Part of: THE QUILL C OF E TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Washacre Primary Academy
Bolton, BL5 2NJ
177 Pupils
210 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
37.90% FSM %
104 Boys
73 Girls
About Washacre Primary Academy

Washacre Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 5–11 based in Bolton, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 177 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: C Howarth.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bolton or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bolton
Region North West
Administrative District Bolton
Parliamentary Constituency Bolton West
Ward Westhoughton South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE QUILL C OF E TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-10-2024
UKPRN 10095729
URN 151024
Data Last Updated 04-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Phil Orth Chair of Local Governing Body 25/06/2022 24/06/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Jennifer Ashcroft Local Governor 08/11/2022 15/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Miss Rebecca Beattie Local Governor 15/01/2026 14/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Beth Bussey Local Governor 11/07/2023 10/07/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Jane Hampson Local Governor 02/10/2024 01/10/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Chris Howarth Local Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Elizabeth Keever Local Governor 16/11/2025 15/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Isaac McDermott Local Governor 24/11/2021 23/11/2025 Appointed by LA
Ms Catherine Woodall Crook Local Governor 22/03/2022 21/03/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Elizabeth Zsargo Local Governor 23/05/2023 22/05/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Schools Nearby
Westhoughton High School
0.59 km • Bolton
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Eatock Primary School
0.71 km • Bolton
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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
0.85 km • Bolton
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St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill
1.01 km • Bolton
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
1.04 km • Bolton
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St George's CofE Primary School
1.14 km • Bolton
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Frequently Asked Questions
Washacre Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bolton, Bolton.
Washacre Primary Academy has 177 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Washacre Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at Washacre Primary Academy is Mr C Howarth.
Washacre Primary Academy is at Clough Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2NJ, in the Bolton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Washacre Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Washacre Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr C Howarth
Clough Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2NJ
01942634756
www.washacreacademy.org/
Location
BL5 2NJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 151024
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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