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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
- Primary
- Bolton BL1 2JL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils benefit from a creative curriculum which helps them develop a good appreciation of reading, writing, and mathematics in everyday life.
Success of the Curriculum: The quality of teaching and pupils’ achievement has been sustained since the previous inspection.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching does not always challenge middle-ability pupils or develop their confidence to tackle difficult texts.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading, writing, and mathematics are improving, with some pupils making outstanding progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Senior leaders hold wide-ranging assessment information and identify additional support for any pupils in danger of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour in class is exemplary; they are courteous, eager to learn, and wear the school uniform with pride.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported and make good progress across the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding procedures are effective, and pupils know how to stay safe online. All necessary checks are carried out to ensure staff meet all statutory requirements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are confident, thoughtful, and resilient learners who feel valued and are well looked after.
Parent Feedback: The overwhelming majority of parents are highly positive about the school, believing their children are safe and well looked after.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate English language and parenting classes provided by the school, and communication with early years staff is good.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils' participation in a wide range of sports, including fencing, rugby, netball, dance, and athletics is facilitated by qualified coaches.
Outdoor Facilities: Children have plenty of opportunities to explore their stimulating and vibrant indoor and outdoor learning environments.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants work exceptionally well together to make learning interesting, ensuring pupils of all abilities make good progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Compelling evidence indicates pupils make accelerated progress in reading, writing, mathematics, and grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers’ effective work on problem-solving and applying mathematics is consistently good throughout the school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes tasks are not sufficiently challenging, particularly for middle-ability pupils.
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About Us
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 436 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 38% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.5 | 25.8 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 108 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 99 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 99 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 38% | 63.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 103 2 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 3 | 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 | 49% 12 | 63.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above 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 | 105 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 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 | 61% 5 | 62.53% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above 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 | 100 | 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 | 56% | 59.43% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Local authority ratio 20 : 1