St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Bolton, BL5 3NZ · Bolton · primary school
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46th 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 — 4.9/10 against 4,058 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 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 are near the expected standard to reach the higher tier? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes St Bartholomew’s CofE Primary School as a place where “pupils’ success and well-being lie at the heart of the school’s work.” Inspectors found a “strong sense of community and friendship,” noting that most pupils consider it a “safe and happy place to be.” The school is characterised by high attendance, a “calm, positive and purposeful atmosphere,” and staff who are “passionate about learning.”
Strengths
- Children in the early years get off to a “secure start,” with a strong priority on helping them learn to read fluently.
- The school provides a “wealth of personalised support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), which helps them achieve well.
- Pupils benefit from “caring relationships” with staff and a curriculum that includes “exciting opportunities” such as trips, sporting tournaments, and residential visits.
- Governors and leaders ensure staff workload is manageable, resulting in high staff morale and pride in the school community.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, lesson activities do not support learning as effectively as they could because staff lack fully developed expertise in new curriculum areas.
- On occasion, errors in pupils’ work go unchecked, meaning some pupils carry gaps in their foundational and subject-specific knowledge over time.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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