St Thomas of Canterbury RC School
99%
Capacity
415
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Thomas of Canterbury RC School
St Thomas of Canterbury RC School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 415 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Thomas of Canterbury RC School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Marie Kwiatkowski, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7578th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 87 in Bolton.
St Thomas of Canterbury RC School is a popular choice with families — it received 116 applications for 60 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas of Canterbury RC School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Football, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Choir, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, St Thomas of Canterbury RC 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Eastbourne Grove, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 5LH |
| Headteacher | Marie Kwiatkowski |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 415 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.9% |
| School Capacity | 415 / 420 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7578th of 13,686
Nationally
1075th of 2,065
In North West
54th of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
61%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
116
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
49 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Eastbourne Grove, Bolton
Bolton, BL1 5LH
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