St Columba's RC Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Ripley Street Tonge Moor Bolton Lancashire BL2 3AR |
| Phone | 01204333421 |
| Reference Number | 105220 |
St Columba's RC Primary School has transitioned from an Outstanding school in its previous inspection to a Good rating this time around. This is the first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic, and it reflects a comprehensive evaluation of the school's performance under current educational standards. The school shows a solid commitment to providing a balanced and ambitious curriculum that supports pupil achievement, particularly in mathematics, and fostering a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe and happy. However, there is recognition of areas where curriculum clarity is still in development, particularly in some subjects, which affects pupils' secure understanding of the material.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 236 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.92%
Girls: 55.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 2 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 4 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 5 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 6 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 62.7% |
| White, Other | 8.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.8% |
| African | 4.7% |
| Asian, Other | 3% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 24 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate exemplary behavior and attitudes towards learning.
- Strong progress in mathematics and effective support for pupils with SEND.
- High-quality phonics instruction from the start in Reception Year.
- Rich personal development opportunities through various leadership and community roles.
Areas for Improvement
- Less clarity in curriculum content for a few subjects under development.
- Ineffective actions regarding pupil attendance and punctuality.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 108 |
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 | 1.9 | ||
| Writing | 1.5 | ||
| Maths | 3.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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