A good voluntary controlled school school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Basic details and characteristics
Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 102.0 |
| 2023 | 99.0 | 99.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 99.0 | 99.0 |
| 2024 | 102.0 | 102.0 |
Overall Trend:
Improving trend (+3.0 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+3.0 per year)
Up 3.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Let all that you do be done in love."
St Matthew’s is a Church of England Primary School with a strong Christian ethos; close relationship with local churches and clergy; emphasis on teaching Christian values.
Clubs
Sports
After-school clubs run on various days with collection from the main school gate; details vary by club.
Allocation of places: Priority 1 - Children in public care (Looked After Children); Priority 2 - Other vulnerable children supported by social care (e.g., child protection plans, recent or current care, significant risk of becoming looked after, temporary accommodation due to fleeing violence); Priority 3 - Children with older siblings at the school; Priority 4 - Children with a strong church connection; Priority 5 - Children with a medical condition or disability making it better to attend this school; Priority 6 - Shorter or more reasonable journey to this school compared with others.