The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- 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
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 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
- 203
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 8.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Abram (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Crescent Avenue, Over Hulton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 1EN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeathfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Green Hall Primary School
Special school · 1.6km away
Rowan Tree Primary School
Special school · 1.6km away
Essa Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Thomasson Memorial School
Special school · 1.9km away
Essa Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Secondary · 2.2km away
Raise Education and Wellbeing School
Independent · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton take?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton is in Bolton, BL5 1EN, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton have a sixth form?
No, St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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