St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
97%
Capacity
486
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 486 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 500 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Samantha Walker, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4579th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 87 in Bolton.
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 48 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 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 Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Athletics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Science Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Edale Road, St Mary's CE Primary School, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 4QP |
| Headteacher | Samantha Walker |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 486 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.6% |
| School Capacity | 486 / 500 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (1 Feb 2024): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4579th of 13,686
Nationally
661st of 2,065
In North West
36th of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
69%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed48
67
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Edale Road, St Mary's CE Primary School, Bolton
Bolton, BL3 4QP
Edale Road, St Mary's CE Primary School, Bolton
Bolton, BL3 4QP
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