St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Radcliffe Road Bolton Lancashire BL2 1NZ |
| Phone | 01204333155 |
| Reference Number | 105217 |
St Stephen and All Martyrs’ CofE School has been rated as good overall, marking a positive shift since its previous inspection which identified it as requiring improvement. The school is particularly strong in personal development, where it excels in fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all pupils. Strong relationships between staff and students contribute to a safe and supportive atmosphere that promotes resilience and a positive learning experience. The leadership team demonstrates ambition for all pupils’ academic success, with effective systems in place to promote a comprehensive curriculum and support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 187 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.41%
Girls: 47.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 17 | 27 |
| 2 | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| 3 | 18 | 9 | 27 |
| 4 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 5 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 6 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 53.5% |
| African | 15% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% |
| Indian | 7.5% |
| Asian, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Jan 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel valued and safe at school.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff.
- Ambitious curriculum design in most subjects.
- Effective phonics teaching ensures early reading success.
- Pupils with SEND achieve well due to tailored support.
- A wide range of extracurricular opportunities enhances personal development.
- Governors support and challenge leaders effectively.
Areas for Improvement
- In one or two subjects, key knowledge and content sequencing are unclear for teachers.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | ||
| Writing | 3.3 | ||
| Maths | 1.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School
Chadwick Street, Bolton, BL2 1JN |
0.49 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
Green Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2PL |
0.79 miles |
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Leverhulme Community Primary School
Breightmet Drive, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6EE |
0.83 miles |
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Moorgate Primary School
Entwistle Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 2RH |
0.94 miles |
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SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
Falkirk Drive, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6NW |
0.96 miles |
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Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
Newport Road, Great Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2DT |
1.01 miles |
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Tonge Moor Primary Academy
Brierwood, Bolton, BL2 2PF |
1.12 miles |
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St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
Pilkington Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6HP |
1.14 miles |
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Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School
Rupert Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6PY |
1.17 miles |
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Blackshaw Primary School
Bideford Drive, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6TE |
1.18 miles |
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Bowness Primary School
Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1BT |
1.18 miles |
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Clarendon Primary School
Recreation Street, Clarendon Primary School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6SN |
1.24 miles |
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All Saints CofE Primary School
Devon Street, Farnworth, Devon Street, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 7PY |
1.27 miles |
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Red Lane Primary School
Red Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 5HP |
1.32 miles |
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St William of York Catholic Primary School
Nugent Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3DE |
1.35 miles |
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St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
Redcar Road, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1EN |
1.39 miles |
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The Olive School, Bolton
Ashton House, Waterloo Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 8HT |
1.4 miles |
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
Norris Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1BQ |
1.45 miles |
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The Ferns Primary Academy
Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DA |
1.55 miles |
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Kentford Road, Halliwell, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 2JL |
1.57 miles |
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EdStart Schools Bolton
67 Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 1ES |
0.65 miles |
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Bolton Islamic Girls School
Weston House, Weston Street, Bolton, BL3 2AW |
0.86 miles |
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Breightmet School
Milnthorpe Road, Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 6PD |
1.05 miles |
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Lord's School
Brooklyn, Green Lane, Bolton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2EF |
1.1 miles |
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Little Lever School
Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 1BT |
1.15 miles |
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Bolton Sixth Form College
Town Centre Campus, Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BU |
1.24 miles |
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Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Greenland Road, Bolton, BL4 0HT |
1.33 miles |
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University Collegiate School
85 Deane Road, The Stoller Building, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG |
1.38 miles |
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Bolton College
Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BG |
1.39 miles |
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Bolton Muslim Girls School
Swan Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 6TQ |
1.48 miles |
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Harper Green School
Harper Green Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DH |
1.51 miles |
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Bolton St Catherine's Academy
Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU |
1.58 miles |
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Firwood High School
Stitch-MI Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4HU |
1.69 miles |
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Raise Education and Wellbeing School
The Quest, Brownlow Way, Bolton, BL1 3UB |
1.76 miles |
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Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
Keswick Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8LX |
1.77 miles |
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King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Freshfield Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3HL |
1.8 miles |
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Eden Boys' School, Bolton
Wolfenden Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 3QE |
1.89 miles |
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Bolton School Boys' Division
Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA |
1.9 miles |
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St James's Church of England High School
Lucas Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 9RU |
1.9 miles |
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Thomasson Memorial School
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3LA |
1.97 miles |