St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
99%
Capacity
365
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 365 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 367 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell "Good", the school is led by headteacher Abigail Fielden, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11971st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 84th out of 87 in Bolton.
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 43 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.7/5 from 21 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell include Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Swimming, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Gardening, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Eskrick Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 3JB |
| Headteacher | Abigail Fielden |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 365 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.9% |
| School Capacity | 365 / 367 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Dec 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11971st of 13,686
Nationally
1767th of 2,065
In North West
84th of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
44%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
74
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
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Contact Information
Eskrick Street, Bolton
Bolton, BL1 3JB
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