St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

A good voluntary aided school school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton.

Bolton, BL51EN Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
23 November 2010
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Crescent Avenue
Over Hulton
Bolton, BL51EN
Phone
1204332606
Website
standrewsbolton.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105236
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Crescent Avenue, Over Hulton, Bolton, BL5 1EN
Website
www.standrewsbolton.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
218 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
205
Free School Meals
10.2% (21 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.8%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.5 (11.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.2 (2.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
205 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"With God's Help We Aim High"

Love Trust Confidence Hope Friendship Forgiveness Co-operation

Christian environment; links with St Andrew’s Church; Church of England school

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Head Teacher emphasizing a welcoming Christian ethos, high standards, partnership with families and community, and opportunities for all pupils to achieve their best.

Facilities

Two libraries (KS1 and KS2) Outdoor learning spaces/grounds

Curriculum Highlights

Pathways to Read reading programme The Write Stuff writing approach Nelson Handwriting and No Nonsense spelling/grammar Kapow Design Technology scheme Focus Education Learning Challenge Curriculum for History and Geography White Rose Maths Alfa Music Provision for music Get Set For PE Linguastars French SCARF PSHE

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Out of School Club (wrap around care) opens at 7:30am and closes at 6pm.

SEND Provision

SENDCo: Miss Rowley; SEND information and policy documents are available, including Early Help Offer and Local Offer access.

Admissions Criteria

Online application via Bolton Council Citizen Portal between September 1, 2025 and January 15, 2026; up to three preferred schools; late applications processed after on-time applications.

Financial Information

Rec - Y2 universal free of charge; Y3 - Y6 £2.65 per day.

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