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SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School

Bolton, BL2 6NWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
#7,733
of 13,686 nationally

About SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School

SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School in Bolton was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a grade it has held consistently since at least 2011. The school's academic story is best told through its Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 academic year, where 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits just below the Bolton local authority average of 66%, placing the school 56th out of 87 primary schools in the borough. While the combined measure is a touch behind the local norm, individual subject scores tell a more nuanced story. In reading, pupils achieved an average scaled score of 106, with 33% reaching the higher standard. Maths followed closely with an average score of 104 and 16% at the higher level. Writing saw 14% of pupils reach greater depth. The school's ranking places it in the bottom half nationally, but within a competitive local landscape where 16 of 97 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressFalkirk Drive, Bolton, Bolton, BL2 6NW
HeadteacherJames Graves
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils382
Free School Meals (FSM)28.7%
School Capacity382 / 446 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Jan 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallLibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

CricketAthleticsDanceRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

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SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. 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.