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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Goodgraded 08/03/2023Ages 3–11448 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bolton. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 448 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/03/2023, St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bolton can view St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 08/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)46%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)2%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score102
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score102
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake45.0%
Free school meals45.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language76.4%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled96%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.5%
Attendance93.5%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher19.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence17.1%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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