St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
Bolton, BL7 9HT · Bolton · primary school
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69th 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 4,199 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 162 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort?
What Ofsted said about St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
Overview
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "warm and caring school community" where pupils treat each other with kindness. The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" and high expectations for behaviour, noting that pupils are "polite and respectful" and typically achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils are welcomed into a supportive environment where they "treat each other with kindness" and feel happy.
- The curriculum is "well organised" with clear sequencing in most subjects, helping pupils build knowledge securely over time.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they "learn well during their time at the school".
- Reading is prioritised, with children learning phonics from Reception and enjoying "challenging books" that reflect the diversity of modern Britain.
- Governors are described as "strong advocates for the school" who are well informed about the curriculum and committed to refining education quality.
Areas to improve
- The school should clarify the essential knowledge in some subjects and early years areas where it is "less clearly defined," so teachers can help pupils build a "deep and interconnected body of knowledge."
- Staff must receive training to ensure pupils "consistently use pure letter sounds" during phonics lessons, addressing misconceptions swiftly to aid progress for those finding reading difficult.
Safeguarding
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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.
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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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