The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 607
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- VANTAGE CE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Katie Jones (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Newport Road, Great Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLord's School
Independent · Very close
Bolton Islamic Girls School
Independent · 422m away
Birtenshaw College
Special school · 611m away
St William of York Catholic Primary School
Primary · 614m away
Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 745m away
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
Primary · 976m away
Lever Edge Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Lever Edge Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton's Ofsted rating?
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton?
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton currently has 607 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton take?
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton?
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton is in Bolton, BL3 2DT, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton have a sixth form?
No, Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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