St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
About St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Parents considering St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School will find a school that is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 32 applications for just 21 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.52, meaning over one and a half families applied for every available spot. Of those 32 applicants, 18 put the school as their first preference, and all 18 were offered a place. This level of competition suggests strong local confidence, though the school does not publish a formal parent recommendation percentage in its data. The school is a voluntary-aided Roman Catholic primary, so faith-based admissions criteria likely play a role in shaping this demand. With a capacity of 210 and currently 217 pupils on roll, the school is operating slightly above its official capacity, which is another practical sign of its popularity among Bolton families.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Oct 2018Source: Ofsted, 25 Nov 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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