SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School, Bolton
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bolton. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 66th-highest of the 89 schools in Bolton with published results, and 9,982nd of 14,452 across England. It was 88% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bolton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School in detail
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "As Headteacher, it is with immense pride and warmth that I welcome you and your family to our wonderful school community. Choosing the right primary school is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your child, and I am delighted that you are considering joining the family here at SS Osmund & Andrew's."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, yoga, choir, cooking and book club.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Monday 2 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Bolton
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 78% in Bolton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 74% in reading and 74% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 41 families put SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 51 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School are Blackshaw Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 72% reading, 79% maths); Leverhulme Community Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 55% reading, 57% maths); Red Lane Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 75% maths); and Bowness Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths).
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Blackshaw Primary SchoolLeverhulme Community Primary SchoolRed Lane Primary SchoolBowness Primary School
Who goes there
10.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (74%) and Black (10%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Moses Gate Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Falkirk Drive (cnr), 130 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School are Little Lever School (0.9 miles) and Bolton St Catherine's Academy (1.2 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from October 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2011 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
32.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 74% to 65% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 74% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.1
Avg class size
21.5
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
9
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
Newsletter 28th September 2026
28 Sep 2026
Newsletter 21st September 2026
21 Sep 2026
Newsletter 14th September 2026
14 Sep 2026
Newsletter 9th September 2026
9 Sep 2026
Dates for Diary 2026 - 2027
SCHOOL INFORMATION
From SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Bus Stops
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bolton is 14 (the median across 148 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
370 pupils
420 places
50 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bolton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bolton
Across Bolton council
Places available
4,015
Applications
3,455
Got 1st preference
89.5%
Got preferred school
96.8%
All primary applications across Bolton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
48
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
16.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
355
Total Pupils
183
Boys
172
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
18.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,489
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,378
Per pupil
£2249k
Total funding
£165k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
17.2%
Persistent absence
331
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
Questions parents ask about SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
What are SATs results like at SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School?
Of the pupils at SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 65% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School is oversubscribed, Bolton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School?
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 88% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School?
Classes at SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School?
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School has around 355 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School in 2024/25. 17.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School?
Apply through Bolton's coordinated admissions process, naming SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bolton is 14 (the median across 148 schools, same distance and years).
Where is SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School?
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School is at Falkirk Drive, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6NW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)