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St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
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St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
- Primary
- Bolton BL7 9HT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff develop pupils' confidence with number including written and mental calculations.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers make sure that pupils’ understanding of place value is secure.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improvements to mathematics teaching need embedding across the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The proportion of pupils reaching expected standards and working at greater depth at the end of key stage 1 has risen sharply.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly put in place additional teaching to address any gaps in learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well in lessons and are welcoming and polite to visitors.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders work closely with parents to make sure that pupils are safe. Leaders keep meticulous records of safeguarding concerns.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders arrange for visitors to school to develop pupils’ understanding of how to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff, parents and pupils agree that pupils are safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents have an overwhelmingly positive view of the school and value the school’s ‘open door policy’.
Parental Involvement: Parents value the nurturing, happy and inclusive environment that ‘dedicated staff’ provide for pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders plan many opportunities for pupils to take part in different sports, including at lunchtime and after school.
Outdoor Facilities: Older pupils enjoy the outdoor and adventurous trips that you plan.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers welcome the opportunities that you give them to work together in school and with other professionals.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils’ progress is improving thanks to the actions taken by teachers.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff provide plenty of opportunities for pupils to develop their reasoning and problem-solving skills in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: You and your deputy headteacher accurately monitor the quality of teaching and the progress that pupils make.
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About Us
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 183 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
|
B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.9 | 25.8 | 26.7 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 102 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 63.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 9.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% 2 | 63.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 2 | 11.01% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 5 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 4 | 62.53% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.35% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 98 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | 59.43% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.84% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
Local authority ratio 20 : 1