The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 486
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 40.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Edale Road, St Mary's CE Primary School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4QP
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane currently has 486 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane take?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane is in Bolton, BL3 4QP, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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