St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton, Bolton

In its own words: "St Matthew’s is a two-form entry primary school offering provision from Nursery through to Year 6, ensuring a smooth, consistent journey for every child throughout their primary years. Our bright, welcoming, single-level building is fully accessible for all pupils and visitors, helping everyone feel safe, included and part of our school community."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton reached the expected standard in reading and 69% 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 (61% in reading, 69% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 36 families put St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton as their first choice and 61 named it as one of their preferences, for 57 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton are Gaskell Community Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 89% reading, 89% maths); The Valley Community Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 90% maths); The Olive School, Bolton (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 98% reading, 98% maths); and Brownlow Fold Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 67% reading, 63% maths).

St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 76.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (40%), Black (31%) and White British (8%).

St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton had 26 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Bolton Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Camrose Gardens (near), 230 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton issued 6 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton are Eden Boys' School, Bolton (0.4 miles); University Collegiate School (1 mile); Thornleigh Salesian College (1 mile); and Smithills School (1.2 miles).