SchoolScoresSt Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Redcar Road, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1EN
01204 333163 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 October 2021. 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 |
| 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
17 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 105247), before it changed to its current form.
82% — 18 points above the Bolton average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 82% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 10 |
| Of those, offered a place | 9 (90%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 42 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.6
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 12 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 53rd highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.6% | 29.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 78th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 44th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.7% | 34.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 61st lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 63rd lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 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 97th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 10% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.8 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 97th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 5% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.0 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 42nd highest of 98 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 50% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bowness Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mytham Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Masefield Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blackshaw Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Prestolee Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 77% 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)
- St John CofE Primary School, Farnworth 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 October 2021.
How did St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points above the England average of 62%.
Is St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 10 families put St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 18 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 9 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 151261.
- 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.