SchoolScoresSt John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9HT
01204 333440 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 October 2014.
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 | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 January 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
56 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Bolton comparisons use the 44 of its 99 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 55 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 37th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 37th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 40th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 18th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 54% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 44 parents who had raised a concern Joint 31st highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 27% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 39th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bolton figures pool parents at the Bolton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
58% — 6 points below the Bolton average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 61% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 8 |
| Of those, offered a place | 8 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 42 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
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 75th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.1% | 29.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 74th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 65th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 59th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 34.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 30th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 58th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 13.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 44th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 50th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 74th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 46% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.3 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 40th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 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
- Eagley Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023
- Eagley Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Oaks Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- High Lawn Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walmsley CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sharples Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Maxentius CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Columba's RC Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton's Ofsted rating?
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 October 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 January 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton?
77% of the 56 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 8 families put St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton as their first choice for 11 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 8 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 105249.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.