St George's CofE Primary School
87%
Capacity
260
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St George's CofE Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 260 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 300 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St George's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher James Young, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1907th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 87 in Bolton.
St George's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 29 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St George's CofE Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Cricket, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, St George's CofE Primary School 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | The Hoskers, Bolton, Bolton, BL5 2FB |
| Headteacher | James Young |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 260 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.3% |
| School Capacity | 260 / 300 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1907th of 13,686
Nationally
241st of 2,065
In North West
14th of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
78%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
76
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St George's CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
The Hoskers, Bolton
Bolton, BL5 2FB
Journey to School
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