The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 107
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Dobson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Bolton-on-Swale, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 6AQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School?
Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School currently has 107 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School take?
Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School?
Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School is in Richmond, DL10 6AQ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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