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St Thomas CofE Primary School

Bolton, BL5 3HPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 31 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2216 of 13,686 nationally

About St Thomas CofE Primary School

St Thomas CofE Primary School in Bolton is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 76 applications for just 31 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.45. Of those 76 applicants, 25 put it as their first preference, and 24 received offers. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage in its data. The school is a Church of England state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It currently has 236 pupils, which is above its official capacity of 210, so it's running full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is low at 6.4%, well below the national average, which may reflect the demographic of the area it serves.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMolyneux Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL5 3HP
HeadteacherGina Linney
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils236
Free School Meals (FSM)6.4%
School Capacity236 / 210 (112% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Mar 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteLibraryGymnasiumForest SchoolPlaying FieldsDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsDanceSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubFilm ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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St Thomas 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.