St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
95%
Capacity
229
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 229 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Rabbett, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3716th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 87 in Bolton.
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 23 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 93% recommending the school (15 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Swimming, Gymnastics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Choir, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Shepherd Cross Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 3EJ |
| Headteacher | Nicola Rabbett |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 229 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.0% |
| School Capacity | 229 / 240 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3716th of 13,686
Nationally
527th of 2,065
In North West
31st of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
15 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
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Contact Information
Shepherd Cross Street, Bolton
Bolton, BL1 3EJ
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