St Peter's CofE Primary School
100%
Capacity
422
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Peter's CofE Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 422 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
the school is led by headteacher Jennifer Scott, 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 4720th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 87 in Bolton.
St Peter's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 93 applications for 55 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 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 Peter's CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Gymnastics, Rounders, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Film Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, St Peter's 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Alexandra Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL4 9JT |
| Headteacher | Jennifer Scott |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 422 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.2% |
| School Capacity | 422 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (15 Sept 2021): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Feb 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4720th of 13,686
Nationally
680th of 2,065
In North West
37th of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
69%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
93
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Peter's CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Alexandra Street, Bolton
Bolton, BL4 9JT
Journey to School
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