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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
Newnham Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8QA, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.1 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
264
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
126%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 79% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 83% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, only 12% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, which may be an area for growth.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2024Quality 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School keeps me informed
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
School supports development
89%
My child is happy
86%
My child feels safe
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian41.7%
Black African15.5%
Asian Pakistani15.5%
White British12.1%
Asian Other5.3%
Other2.3%
White Other1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Location
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53.59900, -2.43121 · BL1 8QA
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN138851
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-pauls.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge rated by Ofsted?
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge a good school?
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge scores 95.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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