St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton
91%
Capacity
192
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 192 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kirstin Taylor, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6215th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 87 in Bolton.
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 29 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Rounders, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Book Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wendover Drive, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 4RX |
| Headteacher | Kirstin Taylor |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 192 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.9% |
| School Capacity | 192 / 210 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6215th of 13,686
Nationally
895th of 2,065
In North West
45th of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
64%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton
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Contact Information
Wendover Drive, Bolton
Bolton, BL3 4RX
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