Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton, Bolton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
38.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 65% to 70%. Maths has improved from 79% to 85%. Writing has remained stable at around 72%.
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
29.9
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
20
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
136%
Over capacity
572 pupils
420 capacity
152 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bolton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bolton
Admissions Demand - Bolton
Places available
4,105
Applications
3,501
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
97.6%
Primary admissions across Bolton (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.20402%
Overall absence
19.49686%
Persistent absence
477
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
Lord's School
Bolton Islamic Girls School
Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
EdStart Schools Bolton
Bolton Muslim Girls School
Raise Education and Wellbeing School
King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Harper Green School
Essa Academy
Thomasson Memorial School
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