St Maxentius CofE Primary School
89%
Capacity
187
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Maxentius CofE Primary School
St Maxentius CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 187 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Maxentius CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Cousen, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2159th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 87 in Bolton.
St Maxentius CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 24 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Maxentius CofE Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Rounders, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Film Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, St Maxentius CofE Primary School 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | New Heys Way, Bolton, Bolton, BL2 4AE |
| Headteacher | Lisa Cousen |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 187 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.0% |
| School Capacity | 187 / 210 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2159th of 13,686
Nationally
291st of 2,065
In North West
18th of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
77%
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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed24
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
New Heys Way, Bolton
Bolton, BL2 4AE
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