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St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9HT, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.0 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
172
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 58% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 67% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 14 October 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.7%
Black African5.2%
Asian Chinese3.5%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
White Other2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Other0.6%
Location
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53.61743, -2.42541 · BL7 9HT
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105249
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton rated by Ofsted?
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 October 2014.
Is St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton a good school?
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton scores 35.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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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