Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School
Bolton, BL1 6QJ · Bolton · primary school
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85th of 88 primary schools in Bolton we can score, 97 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.7/10 against 1,861 of them, against 1.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the new inspection framework affect the school’s current improvement plans?
What Ofsted said about Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel a strong sense of belonging and enjoy a "positive environment" created by leaders. While safeguarding standards are met and behaviour is generally good, the school faces challenges in raising overall attainment, particularly in mathematics and writing, which remain below national averages.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Pupils behave well, are "respectful, polite and well mannered," and bullying is rare.
- Early years provision is strong, with children making a "positive start" and developing independence and early reading skills effectively.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils, ensuring they access the curriculum.
- Staff forge "caring and nurturing relationships" with pupils, contributing to high levels of pastoral support and wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must monitor the impact of actions to raise attainment, particularly in mathematics, to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
- Teachers need to routinely identify and address errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and handwriting to ensure pupils write accurately.
- Leaders should support staff to select and sequence learning activities that help pupils retain knowledge in subjects beyond English and mathematics.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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