SchoolScoresSt Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Radcliffe Road, Bolton, BL2 1NZ
01204 333155 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 January 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 1st highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 12 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%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.
65% — about the same as the Bolton average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 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. | 105 | 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 | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 22 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 48 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.6 · 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 41st highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.9% | 29.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 79th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 50th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 48th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.3% | 34.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 32nd lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 55th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 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 Joint 64th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 47th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 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
- Bolton Parish Church, CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leverhulme Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moorgate Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- SS Osmund and Andrew's RC Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ss Simon and Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tonge Moor Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blackshaw Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge's Ofsted rating?
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 January 2023.
How did St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge?
100% of the 20 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge as their first choice for 29 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 22 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 105217.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.