SchoolScoresSt Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Edale Road, Deane, St Mary's CE Primary School, Bolton, BL3 4QP
01204 333494 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 16 May 2017.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 1 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
35 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 Joint 32nd highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 18th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 28th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 93% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern Joint 22nd highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 24th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%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
62 pupils in this year group.
66% — 2 points above the Bolton average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 | 55 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 44 |
| Of those, offered a place | 44 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 60 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 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 Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 15th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.2% | 29.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 45th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 30th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 43.2% | 34.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 97th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 91st lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 7% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 23.1% | 13.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 72nd lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 80th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 96% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.5 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 63rd highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 98 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 84% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.5% | 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
- Ladybridge Community Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beaumont Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haslam Park Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brandwood Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heathfield Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bede Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clevelands Prep School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 May 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 1 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane?
89% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 44 families put St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane as their first choice for 55 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 44 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 105203.
- 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.