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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Bolton·North West·VC School
PrimaryVC SchoolAges 3–11Co-edChurch of England
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton is a primary voluntary-controlled school in Bolton, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-controlled school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton has 46% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 16.8%, 38% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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At St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
61% met the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths.
The teacher turnover rate at St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton is 16.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
16% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
0/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
0/mo
NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 14.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.2
Bus Stops
18
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Bolton Rail Station
1.5km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Bolton area
2.7
Poor
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Data Score
Computed from 12 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.