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St Thomas CofE Primary School
Molyneux Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3HP, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.1 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% 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
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school excels with 78% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. The school has a solid LocaleIQ score, indicating it performs better than 69% of schools in the area. However, only 9% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 9 February 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%. | 78% | Top 17% 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 British85.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Black Other2.1%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Black African1.7%
White Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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53.55015, -2.50473 · BL5 3HP
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105234
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-thomas.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 February 2012.
Is St Thomas CofE Primary School a good school?
St Thomas CofE Primary School scores 69.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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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