The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
72%
+10.0pp 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)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
10% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 9.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Kirstin Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wendover Drive, Ladybridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4RX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeaumont Primary School
Primary · Very close
Ladybridge Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Rumworth School
Special school · 376m away
Ladybridge High School
Secondary · 462m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
Primary · 798m away
Lostock Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Clevelands Prep School
Independent · 1.1km away
Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton's Ofsted rating?
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton?
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton take?
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton?
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton is in Bolton, BL3 4RX, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton have a sixth form?
No, St Bernard's RC 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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