The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 236
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Gina Linney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Molyneux Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWesthoughton High School
Secondary · 834m away
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Washacre Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Washacre Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
The Gates Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Eatock Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas CofE Primary School?
St Thomas CofE Primary School currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas CofE Primary School take?
St Thomas CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas CofE Primary School?
St Thomas CofE Primary School is in Bolton, BL5 3HP, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas 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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