Eatock 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
A value is a principle that guides our thinking and our behaviour. Our Eatock Values are embedded in our vision and our school rules. At Eatock Primary, our values and mission statement 'Giving Wings to Fly', are at the core of everything we do. We want all children to be happy, develop resilience and have a love for learning.
We will ensure they develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive both now and in the future. Our mission statement is 'giving children wings to fly' It is our mission to ensure children are equipped with all the necessary skills, knowledge and attributes which enable them to fulfil their potential and live happy and successful lives
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.- World Book Day on 5 March 2026
- Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC)
Awards
7 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Healthy Eating AwardRecognised award
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
Key facts
- URN
- 105202
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Constituency
- Bolton West
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Councillor Linda Thomas | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Steve Hughes | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Ben Ball | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Karen Riley | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 | |
| Diane Barker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Alison Wilcock | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Kevin Lever | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Alan Kaufman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Stephen Harrington | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Victoria Hickman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Hannah Sanderson Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Leigh Gleave Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr David Chadwick Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · term ended 2026 |
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