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St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

Bolton, BL1 3EJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#3,716
of 13,686 nationally

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

St Joseph's RC Primary School in Halliwell, Bolton, is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, currently home to 229 pupils against a capacity of 240. That leaves a small amount of headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 59 applications for just 23 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.57. Only 16 of those applications were first-preference, meaning the school is popular but not the very first choice for every family. The pupil body is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage, with 39% of children eligible for free school meals, well above the national average and a figure that gives the school a distinctly different intake profile from many of its neighbours. As a Roman Catholic school, its admissions criteria will naturally prioritise faith families, but the high FSM rate suggests it serves a genuinely mixed community, not a narrow demographic. The school also offers nursery provision, so families can join from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressShepherd Cross Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 3EJ
HeadteacherNicola Rabbett
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils229
Free School Meals (FSM)39.0%
School Capacity229 / 240 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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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.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballSwimmingGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningChoirDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.