The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 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
- 172
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Lesley Jackson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9HT
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton's Ofsted rating?
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton?
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton currently has 172 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton take?
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton?
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton is in Bolton, BL7 9HT, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton have a sixth form?
No, St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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