The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 39%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Rabbett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Shepherd Cross Street, Halliwell, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 3EJ
Town setting
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Susan Isaacs Nursery School
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Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton?
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton take?
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton?
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton is in Bolton, BL1 3EJ, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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