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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
Ages 2–11264 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Bolton. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 264 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Bolton can view St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bolton (BL1 8QA), St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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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)77%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)23%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score105
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake25.9%
Free school meals25.9%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language63.7%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled104%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.6%
Attendance95.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher21.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence9.1%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bolton
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