SchoolScoresSs Simon and Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of VANTAGE CE ACADEMIES TRUST
Newport Road, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 2DT
01204 333583 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
89 pupils in this year group.
62% — 2 points below the Bolton average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bolton. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 54 |
| Of those, offered a place | 54 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 90 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.5% | 29.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 56th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 79th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 57.2% | 34.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 84th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 83rd lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.5% | 13.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 77th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 45% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.2 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 46th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 78th highest of 98 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clarendon Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lever Edge Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sunning Hill Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfield Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ss Simon and Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton's Ofsted rating?
Ss Simon and Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 March 2024.
How did Ss Simon and Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Is Ss Simon and Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 54 families put Ss Simon and Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton as their first choice for 58 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 54 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138957.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.