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St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton
Wendover Drive, Ladybridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4RX, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.2 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
192
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 72% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, as it outperforms 62% of schools in the area. However, only 9% of students achieve a higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 4 December 2012Older 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.7%
Asian Pakistani8.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
White Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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53.56971, -2.47979 · BL3 4RX
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105230
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton rated by Ofsted?
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 December 2012.
Is St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton a good school?
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton scores 62.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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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