St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
82%
Capacity
172
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 172 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lesley Jackson, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7925th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 58th out of 87 in Bolton.
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 20 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.8/5 from 1 parents).
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 John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton include Dining Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Darwen Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL7 9HT |
| Headteacher | Lesley Jackson |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 172 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.8% |
| School Capacity | 172 / 210 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7925th of 13,686
Nationally
1127th of 2,065
In North West
58th of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
60%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 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 John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
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Contact Information
Darwen Road, Bolton
Bolton, BL7 9HT
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