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St Columba's RC Primary School
Ripley Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3AR, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.0 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
236
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 69% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 39% nationally. While the percentage achieving higher standards is relatively low at 7%, the overall results indicate a positive learning environment. Parent satisfaction is likely enhanced by the school's above-average performance compared to other institutions in the area.
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Last inspected: 10 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.7%
White Other8.1%
Mixed Other6.8%
Black African4.7%
Other4.2%
Black Other3.8%
Asian Other3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.60067, -2.41069 · BL2 3AR
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105220
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Columba's RC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Columba's RC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 April 2024.
Is St Columba's RC Primary School a good school?
St Columba's RC Primary School scores 56.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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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