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St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
Goodgraded 11/09/2019Ages 3–11229 pupilsRoman 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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 11/09/2019
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence23.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.7England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals35.5%England avg 24.0%
English not first language45.5%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)8%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)9%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
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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