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St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
Goodgraded 11/09/2019Ages 3–11229 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bolton. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 229 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/09/2019, St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bolton can view St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 11/09/2019. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
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)71%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake35.5%
Free school meals35.5%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language45.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.7%
Attendance92.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher19.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence23.3%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bolton
All schools in Bolton →Oxford Grove Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.1 miAl-Huda Primary School0.1 miBrownlow Fold Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miSt Thomas C of E Primary School, HalliwellGood · 0.2 miBolton School Boys' Division0.7 miSmithills SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.7 mi
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