St George's CofE Primary School
Bolton, BL5 2FB · Bolton · primary school
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75th 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 the 4,250 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St George's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 247 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted report card affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St George's CofE Primary School
Overview
St George’s CofE Primary School is described as a “calm and orderly” environment where pupils “settle quickly into their activities and are keen to learn.” The report states that pupils generally progress well, achieving in line with national averages, while leaders have established a “secure platform” to build towards higher ambitions for pupil outcomes.
Strengths
- Attendance is high, supported by “very effective systems” that promptly address concerns, with absence rates below the national average.
- Behaviour is positive, with “high expectations” modelled by staff; bullying is “rare” and suspensions for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have significantly reduced.
- The curriculum is “ambitious,” helping pupils connect learning and build secure knowledge, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Staff receive “bespoke training opportunities” and support for wellbeing, contributing to a positive staff culture and effective teaching.
- Pupils benefit from a broad range of clubs, cultural trips, and leadership opportunities, fostering personal development and community engagement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, develop “detailed knowledge and produce high-quality work across all curriculum subjects” to achieve above-average outcomes.
- Staff in the early years need the knowledge to “consistently develop children’s communication, language and vocabulary,” as current support is variable.
- Some approaches to curriculum teaching for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “not consistently implemented as well as they could be.”
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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