The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 36.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Diane Furlong (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Mitre Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 6QJ
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School?
Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School take?
Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School?
Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School is in Bolton, BL1 6QJ, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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