St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane, Bolton
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Bolton. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 35th-highest of the 89 schools in Bolton with published results, and 5,545th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 103% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2017)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
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
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 78% in Bolton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (78% in reading, 79% in maths).
Getting a place at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
For September 2026 entry, 44 families put St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane as their first choice and 60 named it as one of their preferences, for 55 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane are Ladybridge Community Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 78% maths); Beaumont Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 94% maths); and Haslam Park Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 78% maths).
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Ladybridge Community Primary SchoolSt Bernard's RC Primary School, BoltonBeaumont Primary SchoolHaslam Park Primary School
Who goes there
37.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 42.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (34%), White British (32%) and Black (21%).
In 2026, 98 pupils (21.9%) received SEN support and 17 (3.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 27 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Lostock Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ryde Street (opposite), 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane issued 14 suspensions, 2.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from May 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a warm, nurturing environment where all children thrive academically and socially. Teaching is of the highest standard, with teachers expertly checking pupils' understanding and ensuring they build on what they already know. The school is particularly strong at supporting children with additional needs, using careful adaptations so they can access the same curriculum as their classmates.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional teaching with expert use of assessment techniques to check understanding and address misconceptions quickly
- Outstanding phonics teaching in early reading, making learning active and fun for all pupils including those with SEND
- Highly ambitious and well-designed curriculum with clear progression of knowledge and skills across all subjects
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND through carefully considered adaptations and tailored teaching
- Extensive enrichment opportunities including clubs, trips, residentials and leadership roles that promote well-rounded development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school ensuring vulnerable families including those new to the country receive timely support.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, residentials, well-being ambassador roles, e-safety cadet positions, school council membership, charity fundraising
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane continues to be an outstanding school where pupils blossom socially and academically in a warm and nurturing environment. The school is highly ambitious for all pupils and provides exemplary education across the curriculum.
At a Glance
37.1%
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 remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 79% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane.
- The After School Club870m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 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
Your chances of a place at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
431 pupils
420 places
11 pupils over capacity 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
98
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
25.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
448
Total Pupils
220
Boys
228
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
28.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,693
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,996
Per pupil
£2930k
Total funding
£253k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.8%
Overall absence
23.1%
Persistent absence
394
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
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
Questions parents ask about St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
What are SATs results like at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane?
Of the pupils at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2017, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane?
No fixed boundary. When St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane is oversubscribed, Bolton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane was full in 2025, at 103% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane?
Classes at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane average 27.4 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane has around 448 pupils on roll. 37% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane?
7.8% of sessions were missed at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane in 2024/25. 23.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane?
Apply through Bolton's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane 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.
Does St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane: The After School Club (870m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane is at Edale Road, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4QP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)