St Bede Academy

A good academy converter school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Bede Academy.

Bolton, BL33LJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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
24 October 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Morris Green Lane
Bolton, BL33LJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136889
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Morris Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 3LJ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE QUILL C OF E TRUST
Capacity
630 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
652
Free School Meals
23.8% (155 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
62.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 103.0
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
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
652 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 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

"Learning, Caring, Growing Together"

LOVE HONESTY RESPECT KINDNESS FRIENDSHIP FORGIVENESS COMPASSION

Our vision is shaped by our distinctively Christian ethos and the teachings of Jesus. Our school Ethos Group chose the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10 v 25-37) to explain why, as a Christian School, our vision to learn, care and grow together is important.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Anna Black emphasising a safe, caring and engaging learning environment with high standards and expectations, a distinctively Christian ethos, and a focus on progress and lifelong skills.

Curriculum Highlights

Specialist teachers in Music, Modern Foreign Languages, Computing and Art (EYFS to Year 6) Bespoke curriculum with broad and balanced coverage including English, Maths, RE, PSHRE, History, Geography, Science, Art & Design, Modern Foreign Languages, PE, Computing

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Pupils are placed according to the admissions criteria within the school's Admissions Policy. If applying under Church or place of worship criteria, a Supplementary Information Form must be completed and returned to the school office. The online application process closes on 15 January 2026 and the school offer day will be mid-April 2026. Information will not be provided before this date and offers will be made by email only.

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