St Thomas CofE Primary School
112%
Capacity
236
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Thomas CofE Primary School
St Thomas CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 236 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Thomas CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gina Linney, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2216th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 87 in Bolton.
St Thomas CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 31 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Gymnasium, Forest School, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Swimming, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Film Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, St Thomas 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Molyneux Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL5 3HP |
| Headteacher | Gina Linney |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 236 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.4% |
| School Capacity | 236 / 210 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2216th of 13,686
Nationally
304th of 2,065
In North West
21st of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
23%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
77%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed31
76
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Molyneux Road, Bolton
Bolton, BL5 3HP
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