The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
11% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Miss Rachael Adams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nugent Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLever Edge Primary School
Primary · 428m away
Lever Edge Primary Academy
Primary · 428m away
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
Primary · 614m away
Raise Education and Wellbeing School
Independent · 670m away
Lord's School
Independent · 676m away
King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Secondary · 751m away
Bolton Islamic Girls School
Independent · 799m away
Bolton Muslim Girls School
Secondary · 818m away
Questions parents ask
What is St William of York Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St William of York Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St William of York Catholic Primary School?
St William of York Catholic Primary School currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St William of York Catholic Primary School take?
St William of York Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St William of York Catholic Primary School?
St William of York Catholic Primary School is in Bolton, BL3 3DE, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St William of York Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St William of York Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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