Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School
96%
Capacity
201
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School
Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 201 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Diane Furlong, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10183rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 72nd out of 87 in Bolton.
Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 33 applications for 22 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Gardening, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School is one of the options available in the North West 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Mitre Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 6QJ |
| Headteacher | Diane Furlong |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.3% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 210 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jul 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Jul 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10183rd of 13,686
Nationally
1475th of 2,065
In North West
72nd of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
52%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
33
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 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.
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Contact Information
Mitre Street, Bolton
Bolton, BL1 6QJ
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