SchoolScoresSt Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Melbourne Road, Deane, Bolton, BL3 5RL
01204 333036 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 31 October 2018. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | 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
26 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 | 0% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 32 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
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 Roman Catholic 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 23rd highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.4% | 29.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 63rd highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 42nd highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 51.2% | 34.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 85th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 87th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.1% | 13.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 77th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.1 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 89th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 89th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 28% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.6 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 77th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 64th highest of 98 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 25% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 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
- Haslam Park Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brandwood Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sunning Hill Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gilnow Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pikes Lane Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bede Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bolton School Infant and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Clarendon Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 31 October 2018.
How did St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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 St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 20 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 17 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 150179.
- 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.