The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Mandy Messham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Melbourne Road, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5RL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAl Jamiah Al Islamiyyah
Independent · Very close
Brandwood Primary School
Primary · 363m away
Alexandra Nursery School
Nursery · 632m away
Sunning Hill Primary School
Primary · 782m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
Primary · 967m away
Bolton Muslim Girls School
Secondary · 976m away
Clarendon Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Thomasson Memorial School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Bolton, BL3 5RL, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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