St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

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

Bolton, BL53NZ Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 71.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
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
25 May 2011
Previous grade
Good
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
The Fairways
Westhoughton
Bolton, BL53NZ
Phone
1942634717
Website
st-barts.bolton.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105237
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
The Fairways, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3NZ
Website
www.st-barts.bolton.sch.uk
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
210 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
214
Free School Meals
12.6% (27 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.9%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
71.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
71.0 (+12.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.5 (10.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.1 (2.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 104.0
2023 107.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
31
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
214 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Fun & Achieve!"

Christian Values British Values

Church of England primary school with a close relationship with St. Bartholomew’s Church; regular worship and Christian ethos are central to school life.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mark Johns emphasizes that pupil success and wellbeing are at the heart of the school, that there is a strong sense of community and caring relationships with staff, and that the school is ambitious for pupil achievement.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Choir

Facilities

Small climbing frame in EYFS outside area

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum designed to meet the needs of all children, including those with disabilities or special educational needs (SEND). Phonics taught using Jolly Classroom; English taught daily with guided reading and a focus on reading for pleasure. Art and Design & Technology taught using Kapow schemes of learning; Art is taught bi-termly with Kapow; DT links to year groups and other subjects. Geography taught using the Grammarsaurus scheme with fieldwork and progression of locational knowledge and map reading skills. Foreign languages taught using Linguastars with extensive processing instruction to support progression in vocabulary, phonics and grammar. Music taught with Charanga in KS1–KS3; Year 4–6 receive specialist music instruction via Bolton Music Service; choir offered as a weekly extra-curricular activity. Science taught using the White Rose Science scheme; emphasis on Working Scientifically, practical investigations and end-of-unit assessments. PSHE taught using the Jigsaw scheme, covering Relationships & Health Education, SMSC and British Values; mindfulness and emotional literacy are highlighted.

SEND Provision

The Pupil Premium was introduced in April 2011. Funding is allocated to schools on a per pupil basis for those entitled to free school meals and for looked-after pupils. Schools decide how to spend the premium and are accountable for its impact. For more details, see the Pupil Premium strategy and impact statements linked on the school site.

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