The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 264
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Anna Lister (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Newnham Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8QA
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge?
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge currently has 264 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge take?
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge?
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge is in Bolton, BL1 8QA, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge have a sixth form?
No, St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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