St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
107%
Capacity
448
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 448 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anna Lister, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11533rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 82nd out of 87 in Bolton.
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 42 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton include ICT Suite, Library, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cricket, Swimming, as well as clubs including Film Club, Choir, Science Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, St Matthew's CofE Primary School, 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Kentford Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 2JL |
| Headteacher | Anna Lister |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 448 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.6% |
| School Capacity | 448 / 420 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (46%)
11533rd of 13,686
Nationally
1698th of 2,065
In North West
82nd of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
46%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
46%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed42
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than 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
Kentford Road, Bolton
Bolton, BL1 2JL
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