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St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
Eskrick Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 3JB, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.3 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
365
Capacity
367
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education. It boasts a strong performance in Key Stage 2, with 50% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 83% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 30 June 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian25.8%
Asian Pakistani25.8%
Black African12.9%
White British12.9%
White Other4.1%
Mixed Other3.8%
Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Gypsy/Roma2.7%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.59214, -2.44300 · BL1 3JB
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105218
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 June 2016.
Is St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell a good school?
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell scores 85.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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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