St Maxentius CofE Primary School, Bolton

In its own words: "To provide an environment that is underpinned by Christian values, where loving care, achievement, and enjoyment are integrated into school life. To encourage and inspire all to excel in different ways, depending on their ability and aptitudes. To foster strong and productive relationships with parents, the Church, and the wider community."

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at St Maxentius CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 78% in Bolton and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 92% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 21 families put St Maxentius CofE Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 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 Maxentius CofE Primary School are St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton (0.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 71% maths); St Columba's RC Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 79% reading, 93% maths); Hardy Mill Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 87% reading, 80% maths); and Eagley Junior School (0.9 miles, Good, 83% reading, 75% maths).

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

St Maxentius CofE Primary School is one of 5 schools run by Archbishop Temple Church of England Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 8.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 38 pupils (20.5%) received SEN support and 2 (1.1%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

St Maxentius CofE Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 24 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Bromley Cross Rail Station, about 1060 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Street (opposite), 180 metres away.

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

St Maxentius CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Maxentius CofE Primary School are Canon Slade School (0.6 miles), Turton School (0.7 miles), Sharples School (1 mile) and Bolton St Catherine's Academy (1.1 miles).