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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Bolton, BL5 3NZPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#3,859
of 13,686 nationally

About St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School in Bolton was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a grade it has held consistently across both its graded inspections. The school's most informative exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stands at 71%. This is above the Bolton local authority average of 66%, placing the school 32nd out of 87 primary schools in the area. In the North West region, it ranks 550th out of 2,065 primary schools, and nationally it sits in the 28th percentile. The school's average maths score of 106 and reading score of 104 both exceed the national benchmark of 100, while 10% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects. These results paint a picture of a school that consistently delivers above-average outcomes for its pupils.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressThe Fairways, Bolton, Bolton, BL5 3NZ
HeadteacherMark Johns
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils212
Free School Meals (FSM)12.3%
School Capacity212 / 210 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
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, 25 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSports HallDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballNetballCross CountryCricketGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaChoirEco ClubChess

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: st-barts.bolton.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

St Bartholomew'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.