The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 365
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 31.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Abigail Fielden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Eskrick Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 3JB
Town setting
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Primary · 397m away
Eden Boys' School, Bolton
Secondary · 464m away
Oxford Grove Primary School
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Susan Isaacs Nursery School
Nursery · 840m away
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Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell?
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell currently has 365 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell take?
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell?
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell is in Bolton, BL1 3JB, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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