St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell

A good voluntary aided school school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell.

Bolton, BL13JB Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
37.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 44.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 June 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Eskrick Street
Bolton, BL13JB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105218
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Eskrick Street, Bolton, BL1 3JB
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
367 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
369
Free School Meals
29.5% (109 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
44.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 103.0
2023 104.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
41
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
369 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Let your light shine"

Love Respect Humility Hope Forgiveness Friendship Happiness Wisdom Honesty Freedom Trust Courage

St Thomas’ Halliwell C.E. Primary School follows the Manchester Diocese Syllabus for RE, emphasises a Christian ethos with a two-year rolling RE programme, weekly RE lessons, and enrichment activities; it recognises the legal requirement for daily acts of worship and that parents have the right to withdraw from worship.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes visitors and emphasizes the school's Christian ethos, commitment to happiness and high standards, partnerships with parents, church and community, and a focus on providing a safe, caring environment with a high-quality education.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Eco and Gardening Club Sunflower Club 11 Before 11!

Sports

Basketball cricket football hockey netball rounders tennis

Facilities

Library (including a new library) On-site swimming pool Individual iPads for pupils (one per child)

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc. Phonics Two-year rolling curriculum Curriculum ambassadors (Design & Technology Ambassadors, Reading Ambassadors, PE Ambassadors, Science Ambassadors) Library access and reading culture Individual iPads for pupils

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast club. A provision for children to enjoy a healthy breakfast before school and to have fun and socialise with their peers.

SEND Provision

WELLCOMM Programme in Early Years; EAL Family Support and Creative Opportunities; IXL; Breakfast Club; Eco and Gardening Club; Reading emphasis (Reading, Reading and More Reading!); 11 Before 11!; Sunflower Club.

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