The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 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
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 12.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Brindley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2020 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Brookfold Lane, Harwood, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHardy Mill Primary School
Primary · 418m away
Harwood Meadows Primary School
Primary · 874m away
St Maxentius CofE Primary School
Primary · 906m away
Firwood High School
Academy · 1.2km away
Bolton St Catherine's Academy
All-through · 1.3km away
Canon Slade School
Secondary · 1.5km away
St Columba's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Red Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton's Ofsted rating?
St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton?
St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton take?
St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton?
St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton is in Bolton, BL2 4DZ, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton have a sixth form?
No, St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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