Hardy Mill Primary School
Community primary school in Bolton (Bolton).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Children are at the heart of everything we do. We inspire motivated, resilient, confident learners who always strive to achieve their best. A Warm Welcome from our Head teacher Mrs Jo Briggs Welcome to Hardy Mill Primary School, where every child matters.
We believe that education is not just about academic achievement, but about nurturing confident, creative, and caring individuals who are the best that they can be. Our dedicated team of teachers and staff work tirelessly to create an environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential.
We celebrate diversity, encourage curiosity, and foster a love of learning that will last a lifetime. Stay connected with whats happening at Hardy Mill Stay connected with what's happening at Hardy Mill 318 Hardy Mill Primary School Hardy Mill Primary School's official facebook page!
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In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Early Years
- Reading and Phonics
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 105189
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Constituency
- Bolton North East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Caroline Stephenson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mr Adrian Smith Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julie Boaler | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Lorraine McMorrow | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Kathyrn Wilkinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Shelly Haslam | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Adrian Smith | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Caroline Stephenson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Craig Monks | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Chris Emanuel | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sue Wardle | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jo Briggs | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2014 |
| Ms Lindsay Nelson Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Susan Wardle Former | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 · term ended 2025 | |
| Mrs Gillian Scowcroft Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Lisa Ince Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record