A good voluntary aided school school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St William of York Catholic Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106.0 | 108.0 |
| 2023 | 106.0 | 105.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.5 per year)
Up 1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Shining as we learn in Faith, Family and Friendship"
St William of York is a Catholic Primary School with strong links to Salford Diocese, our parish and the wider community. It is an inclusive Catholic school that celebrates diversity and welcomes pupils from diverse backgrounds. The school has a Parish priest who leads worship, an active GIFT team, CARITAS Ambassadors and a Sacramental Programme in partnership with the parish. The school aims for every child to know they are loved and to follow in Jesus’ teachings.
A warm welcome from Head Teacher Miss Rachael Adams. St William of York is a one form entry Catholic primary school in Bolton with strong links to Salford Diocese and its parish. It is an inclusive Catholic school that aims to provide a rich, broad and holistic education, welcoming families and visitors and striving for academic progress for all.
Breakfast Club opens at 8.15am; After school extracurricular clubs run from 3.25pm to 4pm (Monday-Thursday).
SEND & Inclusion information includes SEND policy, Local Offer access, and SENCO contact (Miss Adams) via the school office. The school describes its approach to inclusive practice, collaboration with Bolton Information and Advisory Service, and the involvement of multi‑agency professionals (e.g., Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Service) to support pupils with SEND.