The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
102
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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 422
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Scott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Alexandra Street, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 9JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKearsley West Primary School
Primary · 499m away
Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre
Nursery · 612m away
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 638m away
Kearsley Academy
Secondary · 756m away
Queensbridge Primary School
Primary · 807m away
North Walkden Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Ferns Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Peter's CofE Primary School?
St Peter's CofE Primary School currently has 422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's CofE Primary School take?
St Peter's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's CofE Primary School?
St Peter's CofE Primary School is in Bolton, BL4 9JT, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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