St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Bolton, BL2 1NZ · Bolton · primary school
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54th 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 — 5.3/10 against 2,220 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| 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 Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 193?
What Ofsted said about St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Overview
Pupils feel valued and safe, benefiting from positive relationships with staff and peers. The school provides an ambitious curriculum in most subjects, with effective phonics teaching and strong support for pupils with special educational needs. Personal development is highlighted as a particular strength, with pupils gaining confidence through leadership roles and diverse experiences.
Strengths
- Pupils are resilient, respectful, and trust staff, resulting in a happy and safe environment where bullying is dealt with quickly.
- Teachers effectively check prior knowledge and revisit concepts, helping pupils "know more and remember more" over time.
- Phonics instruction is consistent and closely monitored, ensuring pupils become confident readers by the end of Year 2.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well, accessing the same curriculum as their peers with timely adaptations.
- Personal development is "exemplary," with pupils enjoying a rich variety of trips and opportunities that prepare them for life beyond the classroom.
Areas to improve
- In one or two subjects, leaders have not clearly identified the key knowledge pupils should learn or when it should be taught, hindering secure knowledge building. Leaders must "finalise their curriculum thinking in these areas" to ensure learning builds effectively on prior knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff following clear procedures to report concerns and leaders responding in a timely manner while ensuring pupils learn about potential dangers.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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
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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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