St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School currently has around 212 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 43.9% boys and 56.1% girls. Around 12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.8%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: The Fairways, Bolton, BL5 3NZ
Website: www.st-barts.bolton.sch.uk
Telephone: 01942634717
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bolton
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Mark Johns
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 105237

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 212
Number of Boys: 93
Number of Girls: 119

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 7.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British86.80%184
White and Black African2.80%6
Chinese2.40%5
African1.90%4
Indian1.40%3
White and Black Caribbean0.90%2
White and Asian0.90%2
Pakistani0.90%2
Other White0.90%2
Other Asian0.50%1
Other Black0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.6)
Writing: Average (-1.2)
Maths: Above Average (2.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
63%
Town average
65%
Local authority average
67%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
10%
Local authority average
12%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
105.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
104.8
Local authority average
105.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
The Fairways , Westhoughton BL5 3NZ
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School
Central Drive , Westhoughton BL5 3DU
4out of 4 664 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Westhoughton Primary School
Central Drive , Westhoughton BL5 3DT
- not rated 793 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Washacre Primary School
Clough Avenue , Westhoughton BL5 2NJ
- not rated 922 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Washacre Primary Academy
Clough Avenue , Westhoughton BL5 2NJ
3out of 4 922 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Westhoughton High School
Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ
2out of 4 736 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Compass Centre West
15-17 Wigan Road , Westhoughton BL5 3RD
- not rated 177 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Aspire Hub, Bolton
Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE
- not rated 752 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakfield High School and College
Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA
4out of 4 2,852 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.