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Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School

North Yorkshire, DL10 6AQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
81%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1347 of 13,686 nationally

About Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School

Parents are overwhelmingly positive about this school. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 97% of the 37 respondents said they would recommend Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School to other parents. The strength of feeling is particularly notable in the detail: 89% strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe, and 95% strongly agreed that the school keeps them informed about what their child will learn. Behaviour is another standout area, with 89% strongly agreeing that pupils are well behaved. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For the 2025/26 academic year, it was oversubscribed, receiving 27 applications for just 14 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.93. Of those 27 applications, 14 were first-preference choices, and 13 first-preference offers were made.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBolton-on-Swale, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 6AQ
HeadteacherNicola Dobson
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils107
Free School Meals (FSM)8.4%
School Capacity107 / 99 (108% full)

The full report on this school

What 37 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteArt StudiosForest SchoolPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsTennisNetballAthleticsSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubChessCodingBook ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: bolton-on-swale.n-yorks.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School

Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.