The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 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
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 24.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mr Andrew Townsend (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Bent Spur Road, Kearsley, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 8PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpindle Point Primary School
Primary · 783m away
Kearsley Academy
Secondary · 957m away
Kearsley West Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley
Primary · 1.2km away
Prestolee Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre
Nursery · 1.4km away
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Stephen's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Stephen's CofE Primary School take?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School is in Bolton, BL4 8PB, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Stephen's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Stephen'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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