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St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge

Bolton, BL2 1NZPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#5,181
of 13,686 nationally

About St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge

St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School in Lever Bridge has turned a corner. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. The inspection report shows particular strength in personal development, which was graded Outstanding, while leadership, behaviour, the quality of education and early years provision all landed at Good. The most telling exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined: 67 per cent. That sits just above the Bolton local authority average of 66 per cent, placing the school 43rd out of 87 primary schools in the borough. Nationally, it ranks in the 38th percentile, a solidly mid-table performance that reflects steady progress rather than headline-grabbing results.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressRadcliffe Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL2 1NZ
HeadteacherRebecca Unsworth
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils187
Free School Meals (FSM)28.9%
School Capacity187 / 210 (89% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosDining HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSports HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballDanceAthleticsTennisSwimmingCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

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St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.