The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 195
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 16.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mr John Shawcross (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Norris Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1BQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Teresa's RC Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Mytham Primary School
Primary · 467m away
Bowness Primary School
Primary · 494m away
Little Lever School
Secondary · 561m away
Ladywood School
Academy · 752m away
Masefield Primary School
Primary · 752m away
Blackshaw Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever's Ofsted rating?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever take?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever is in Bolton, BL3 1BQ, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever have a sixth form?
No, St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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