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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever

Bolton, BL3 2PLPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
64 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#10,102
of 13,686 nationally

About St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever

Parents considering St Michael's CofE Primary School in Great Lever will find a school that is clearly popular locally. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 102 applications for 59 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.73 applicants per place. Of those, 64 families put it as their first preference, and 55 of those were offered a spot. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation among local families, though the school does not publish a parent satisfaction survey percentage to back that up directly. The school is led by headteacher Matthew Worden and serves 479 pupils, slightly above its official capacity of 475. As a Church of England primary, it has a religious character that may appeal to some families, and it offers nursery provision for children from age two, which is a practical bonus for working parents.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressGreen Lane, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 2PL
HeadteacherMatthew Worden
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils479
Free School Meals (FSM)26.1%
School Capacity479 / 475 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (3 Jul 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballCross CountryGymnasticsAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubCodingFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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