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St Thomas of Canterbury RC School
Eastbourne Grove, Heaton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 5LH, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.9 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
415
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2 where it ranks in the top 79% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 8% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners. Overall, the school serves a diverse community and offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2014Older 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.2%
Asian Pakistani9.4%
Asian Indian6.7%
White Other6.0%
Black African4.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
White Irish1.0%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.58471, -2.46342 · BL1 5LH
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105221
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stoc.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas of Canterbury RC School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas of Canterbury RC School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2014.
Is St Thomas of Canterbury RC School a good school?
St Thomas of Canterbury RC School scores 32.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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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