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St Maxentius CofE Primary School

Bolton, BL2 4AEPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2159 of 13,686 nationally

About St Maxentius CofE Primary School

St Maxentius CofE Primary School sits comfortably above the Bolton local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 77% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against a LA average of 66%. That eleven-point gap places the school in the top quarter of primary schools nationally and 18th out of 87 in Bolton, a strong showing for a relatively small Church of England primary. The school’s Progress 8 scores aren’t available in the data, but the raw attainment figures tell a clear story: this is a school where most children are meeting or exceeding expectations, particularly in reading and maths, where 92% of pupils hit the expected standard in each. The proportion reaching the higher standard in reading (38%) and maths (35%) also suggests a decent stretch for more able pupils, though writing at the higher level (27%) is a touch lower. For parents comparing options within Bolton, St Maxentius is performing well above the typical local primary.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressNew Heys Way, Bolton, Bolton, BL2 4AE
HeadteacherLisa Cousen
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils187
Free School Meals (FSM)15.0%
School Capacity187 / 210 (89% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallICT SuiteDining HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubCodingFilm ClubChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: st-maxentius.bolton.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Maxentius CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.