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St George's CofE Primary School

Bolton, BL5 2FBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1907 of 13,686 nationally

About St George's CofE Primary School

St George's CofE Primary School in Bolton is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, currently teaching 260 pupils against a capacity of 300. That leaves some headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 76 applications for just 29 places, with 26 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at 2.62, meaning nearly three families compete for every spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively less deprived intake than many of its Bolton neighbours. The school has a Church of England character and is led by headteacher James Young. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2021, rated it Good overall, with every category — from quality of education to behaviour and leadership — also judged Good. That marks a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2018, when it was rated Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressThe Hoskers, Bolton, Bolton, BL5 2FB
HeadteacherJames Young
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils260
Free School Meals (FSM)13.3%
School Capacity260 / 300 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingNetballCricketAthleticsCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChoirFilm ClubGardeningArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:55

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St George's CofE Primary School

St George'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.