St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane, Bolton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at supporting all learners to achieve their potential. Teachers use excellent subject knowledge to set high expectations and create engaging lessons that spark curiosity, while the dedicated team ensures vulnerable pupils receive the care and support they need to thrive. Pupils behave impeccably, feel safe, and enjoy learning in an inclusive school that celebrates their different backgrounds.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding teaching that challenges and inspires pupils of all abilities, resulting in excellent progress across a broad range of subjects
- Exemplary support for vulnerable pupils, including those new to the country and those learning English as an additional language
- Strong leadership at all levels with highly motivated staff committed to removing barriers to achievement
- Broad, well-planned curriculum that maintains focus on literacy and numeracy while enriching pupils' understanding of the world
- Impeccable pupil behaviour and excellent personal development through the embedded 'character matters' initiative
Areas for Improvement
- Extend leaders' work to reduce further rates of persistent absenteeism, particularly among some pupils new to the country
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective because the headteacher has created a strong culture where all staff take their responsibilities seriously and work in partnership with external agencies to keep children safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, basketball, fencing, yoga, diverse range of sports activities
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane is an outstanding school where leaders have created an inclusive culture with high expectations and a shared commitment to providing excellent opportunities for all pupils. Since the last inspection, the headteacher and staff have driven significant improvements across all areas.
At a Glance
41.4%
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 remained stable at around 76%. Maths has improved from 79% to 85%. Writing has improved from 71% to 76%.
Class Sizes
30.4
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
32.0
KS2
15
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
448 pupils
500 capacity
52 spare places available
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.75577%
Overall absence
23.09645%
Persistent absence
394
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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