The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
12% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 187
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 28.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Unsworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Radcliffe Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1NZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBirtenshaw College
Special school · 1.0km away
EdStart Schools Bolton
Independent · 1.0km away
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
Primary · 1.3km away
Leverhulme Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bolton Islamic Girls School
Independent · 1.4km away
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
Primary · 1.6km away
Lord's School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge's Ofsted rating?
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge?
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge currently has 187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge take?
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge?
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge is in Bolton, BL2 1NZ, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge have a sixth form?
No, St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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