What does the admissions demand data show for St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton?

St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton recorded 17 first-choice applications and 18 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 0.9 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

Does St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton offer SEND support?

DfE data for St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton lists these SEND need or provision categories: Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

What are St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton's exam results?

St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton's published exam results include: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 in 2024/25. Check the result year before comparing schools.

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St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

Bolton, BL1 3EJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Nov 2024

KS2 Results

61%

meeting expected standard in RWM

First choices / offers

0.9×

First choices did not exceed offers made

17 1st-choice / 18 offers made

Ranking

#3,716

of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton is a state-funded primary school in Bolton, North West, for pupils aged 3 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 220 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 240.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (20 Nov 2024). 61% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. Admissions data records 17 first-preference applications and 18 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School Type	Primary (State)
Age Range	3 to 11 years
Gender	Mixed
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Address	Shepherd Cross Street, Halliwell, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 3EJ
Headteacher	Mrs Katrina Balsamo
Local Authority	Bolton
Number of Pupils	220
Free School Meals (FSM)	35.5%
School Capacity	220 / 240 (92% full)
Nursery Classes	Yes

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What 15 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Nov 2024

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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years Provision

Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 7 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.

How to use this information

Results: The KS2 percentage describes pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths together. Compare the same reporting year; it is not a prediction for an individual child. Understanding KS2 results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

Bolton, BL1 3EJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Nov 2024

KS2 Results

61%

meeting expected standard in RWM

First choices / offers

0.9×

First choices did not exceed offers made

17 1st-choice / 18 offers made

Ranking

#3,716

of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Primary (State)
Age Range	3 to 11 years
Gender	Mixed
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Address	Shepherd Cross Street, Halliwell, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 3EJ
Headteacher	Mrs Katrina Balsamo
Local Authority	Bolton
Number of Pupils	220
Free School Meals (FSM)	35.5%
School Capacity	220 / 240 (92% full)
Nursery Classes	Yes

The full report on this school

What 15 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

Ofsted inspection in plain English
Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
Parent View survey results
What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
Where Ofsted and parents disagree
Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
Admissions & catchment
Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
Nearby schools compared
Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
Attendance & behaviour data
Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national

See an example

One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Nov 2024

View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years Provision

Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 7 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

How to use this information

Results: The KS2 percentage describes pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths together. Compare the same reporting year; it is not a prediction for an individual child. Understanding KS2 results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

About St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

How to use this information

St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

About St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

How to use this information

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About St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

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St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

About St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

How to use this information