St Maxentius CofE Primary School
Bolton, BL2 4AE · Bolton · primary school
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43rd 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 4,298 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Maxentius CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a jujitsu club, an after-school club, and participate in swimming, climbing, abseiling, and archery. Music lessons include guitar, piano, flute, and clarinet.
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 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 support is available for children who need extra help in maths? How does the school manage the transition for new pupils joining mid-year?
What Ofsted said about St Maxentius CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel "positive and secure" due to a "warm and friendly welcome" from staff. Leaders have designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that supports strong progress in reading and most subjects, fostering a community where pupils "behave well" and treat each other with consideration.
Strengths
- Staff create a supportive environment where pupils "forge strong relationships" and feel confident that their concerns will be heard.
- The curriculum is "ordered carefully" in most subjects, ensuring new ideas build effectively on previous learning and vocabulary is taught accurately.
- Reading is a clear priority; "almost all pupils learn to read fluently and accurately by the end of Year 2" thanks to a structured phonics programme.
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes towards their learning" in a "calm and purposeful" atmosphere, rarely disrupting lessons.
- Leaders act swiftly to resolve bullying issues, and pupils actively uphold the school’s "bystander pledge" to prevent unkindness.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders must clarify "essential curriculum content" and how new ideas build on previous learning to deepen pupils' understanding.
- Leaders should ensure teachers receive sufficient training to adapt teaching for pupils with SEND, preventing over-reliance on adult support.
- Trustees must ensure local governors have the necessary skills and information to "fulfil all of their delegated duties properly," including holding leaders to account.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff receiving regular training and following clear procedures to report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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