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Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
Newport Road, Great Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2DT, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.4 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
607
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
145%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 62% of students meet expected standards, placing it in the top 58% nationally. While the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 4%, the school is better than 41% of others in the area according to its LocaleIQ score. Parents can take comfort in the overall positive environment and educational outcomes, though they may wish to consider the opportunities for high achievers.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani58.6%
White British16.0%
Black African4.9%
Asian Indian4.1%
Other3.8%
Mixed Other3.6%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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53.56183, -2.42380 · BL3 2DT
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN138957
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sssj.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton rated by Ofsted?
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton a good school?
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton scores 41.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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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