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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane

St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane

Bolton, BL3 4QPPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Outstandingby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressEdale Road, St Mary's CE Primary School, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 4QP
HeadteacherSamantha Walker
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils486
Free School Meals (FSM)40.6%
School Capacity486 / 500 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Feb 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Outstanding

Latest inspection (1 Feb 2024): School remains Outstanding

Improved
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

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

Top 50%

661st of 2,065

In North West

Top 50%

36th of 87

In Bolton

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

69%

Expected Standard

15%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:78%
Higher:32%
Writing
Expected:71%
Higher:18%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:79%
Higher:40%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable

'22/23

69%

'23/24

69%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsCricketAthleticsNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChessScience ClubEco Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

48

Applications

67

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane

St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Contact Information

01204333494www.st-marys-deane.bolton.sch.uk

Edale Road, St Mary's CE Primary School, Bolton

Bolton, BL3 4QP

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Edale Road, St Mary's CE Primary School, Bolton

Bolton, BL3 4QP

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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