The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
15% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 236
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Deary (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Ripley Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3AR
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Columba's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Columba's RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Columba's RC Primary School?
St Columba's RC Primary School currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Columba's RC Primary School take?
St Columba's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Columba's RC Primary School?
St Columba's RC Primary School is in Bolton, BL2 3AR, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Columba's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Columba's RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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