The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 479
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mr Matthew Worden (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
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Green Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLord's School
Independent · 915m away
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
Primary · 976m away
Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harper Green School
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Ferns Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Queensbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever currently has 479 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever take?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever is in Bolton, BL3 2PL, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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