St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton

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

Bolton, BL24DZ Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 50.0%
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
8 January 2020
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Brookfold Lane
Harwood
Bolton, BL24DZ
Phone
1204333133
Website
st-brendan.bolton.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105246
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Brookfold Lane, Harwood, Bolton, BL2 4DZ
Website
www.st-brendan.bolton.sch.uk
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
202
Free School Meals
15.3% (31 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
4.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
50.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
4.5 (13.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.5 (3.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 102.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
29
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
202 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-5.0 per year)

Down -5.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Love Life, Love Learning. Achieve Together in God’s Love"

Be honest and kind Be fair and compassionate Be polite and respectful to everyone Try your best in everything you do Always walk in the footsteps of Jesus

St Brendan’s RC Primary School is a Catholic School which unites a community of faith. This is the reason for our existence and the teachings of Jesus Christ are at the heart of everything we do.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Caritas Ambassadors Pupil Parliament Digital Leaders Rights Respecters G.I.F.T Team Road Safety Ambassadors Wellbeing Champions Planet Protectors

Facilities

Chaplaincy Room

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum underpinned by a planned and sequenced framework Broad and balanced curriculum that covers the National Curriculum (Years 1-6) and the Early Years Foundation Stage Thematic approach to learning with regular topic changes Catholic Values at the heart of learning Reading is a key priority with emphasis on fluency and vocabulary Curriculum supports equality and accessibility for pupils with SEND and those who are disadvantaged Opportunities for visits and visitors to extend cultural capital

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

All pupils in school receive quality first teaching, this means that a range of teaching and learning styles and appropriate learning objectives are set for all children with a curriculum matched to their needs.

Admissions Criteria

Applications for Reception 2026 are online via the Bolton Citizen Portal; the online admission system opens 1 September 2026 and closes 15 January 2026. National offer day is 16 April 2026; offers will be made by email only. You can make changes to your application until 15 January 2026 by logging in to the Citizen Portal and resubmitting. If your child has an EHCP you must contact the SEN Team; If applying to a school outside Bolton, contact the relevant local authority; There is a statutory right to appeal if a place is not offered.

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