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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Kentford Road, Halliwell, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 2JL, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.2 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
448
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 47% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 86% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as none of the students achieved the higher standard. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, though specific feedback data is limited.
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Last inspected: 1 February 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African28.1%
Asian Pakistani24.3%
Asian Indian10.7%
White Other10.0%
White British8.5%
Asian Other6.9%
Other3.8%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.58766, -2.43406 · BL1 2JL
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105205
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton rated by Ofsted?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 February 2017.
Is St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton a good school?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton scores 15.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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