The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mr Mark Johns (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
The Fairways, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3NZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart R.C. Primary School
Primary · 608m away
Westhoughton High School
Secondary · 674m away
Washacre Primary School
Primary · 844m away
Washacre Primary Academy
Primary · 844m away
St George's CofE Primary School
Primary · 994m away
Eatock Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Gates Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School?
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School take?
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School?
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School is in Bolton, BL5 3NZ, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Bartholomew'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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