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St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School
Nugent Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3DE, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.8 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
230
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 98% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance and high parent satisfaction, with 96% of parents recommending it. The school boasts impressive KS2 results, with 84% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 7% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 10%, overall, it provides a strong educational environment for children aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 84% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child is happy
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School has high expectations
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School supports development
93%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani29.6%
White British24.3%
Black African15.2%
Asian Indian8.7%
Mixed W+B African4.8%
Asian Other3.9%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Black Other1.3%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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53.56060, -2.43286 · BL3 3DE
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105226
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School a good school?
St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School scores 97.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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 William of York Roman Catholic Primary School?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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