SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
Bolton, BL2 6NW · Bolton · primary school
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51st 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.5/10 against 2,194 of them, against 4.5/10 nationally. 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the School Council, Caritas Ambassadors, and Environment Champions. Academic support includes Times Table Rock Stars, Cookery, and Book Club. Sports cover rounders, cricket, and football, while arts and music offer choir, yoga, and guitar lessons.
Getting in
The published school roll is 355 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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 fall below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
Overview
SS Osmund and Andrew’s RC Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a welcoming institution at the heart of its local community. Pupils benefit from kind and caring relationships with staff, feeling safe, happy, and confident in their ability to seek help. The school fosters a strong culture of respect, with pupils engaging enthusiastically in their learning and achieving well across most subjects.
Strengths
- Leaders have transformed the curriculum structure, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), access a "broad and ambitious curriculum."
- Reading is placed at the centre of the curriculum, with a structured phonics programme implemented from Reception that helps pupils read "accurately and fluently."
- Staff deliver the curriculum effectively in most subjects, using expert knowledge to "identify and address gaps in pupils’ learning."
- Pupils behave well, are "polite and respectful," and learn to be kind towards each other, with bullying not tolerated.
- Leaders prioritise staff well-being and workload, ensuring staff feel "extremely well supported."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders must finalise curriculum thinking so teachers are clear about the specific knowledge to teach and how to evaluate pupils’ learning.
- Some teachers do not use assessment systems effectively in these subjects, meaning some pupils do not build on prior learning as well as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are vigilant, receive regular training, and are confident in reporting concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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