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St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
Shepherd Cross Street, Halliwell, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 3EJ, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.8 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
229
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this primary school demonstrates a positive environment for learning. While 61% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 60% of schools nationally, only 13% achieve the higher standard. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation, though there is room for improvement in higher attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 11 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School supports development
93%
School has high expectations
93%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.8%
Black African24.0%
Asian Pakistani15.3%
White Other10.0%
Asian Indian5.2%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.59035, -2.44821 · BL1 3EJ
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105223
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 September 2019.
Is St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton a good school?
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton scores 67.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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