Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School
108%
Capacity
107
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School
Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 107 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 99 places).
Ofsted has rated Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Dobson, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1347th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 14 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (37 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Netball, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Chess, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bolton-on-Swale, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 6AQ |
| Headteacher | Nicola Dobson |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 107 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.4% |
| School Capacity | 107 / 99 (108% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1347th of 13,686
Nationally
132nd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
25th of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
81%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
37 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
27
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Bolton-on-Swale, Richmond
North Yorkshire, DL10 6AQ
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