The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Marie Kwiatkowski (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Eastbourne Grove, Heaton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 5LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDevonshire Road Primary School
Primary · 402m away
Bolton School Girls' Division
Independent · 780m away
Markland Hill Primary School
Primary · 926m away
Bolton School Boys' Division
Independent · 987m away
Clevelands Prep School
Independent · 1.1km away
Oxford Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Al-Huda Primary School
Independent · 1.3km away
Gilnow Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas of Canterbury RC School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas of Canterbury RC School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas of Canterbury RC School?
St Thomas of Canterbury RC School currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas of Canterbury RC School take?
St Thomas of Canterbury RC School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas of Canterbury RC School?
St Thomas of Canterbury RC School is in Bolton, BL1 5LH, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas of Canterbury RC School have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas of Canterbury RC School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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