Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Newport Road Great Lever Bolton Lancashire BL3 2DT |
| Phone | 01204333583 |
| Reference Number | 138957 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 560 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.07%
Girls: 48.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 58.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
| 2 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 3 | 47 | 40 | 87 |
| 4 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 5 | 39 | 47 | 86 |
| 6 | 52 | 38 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 57.1% |
| White, British | 20% |
| African | 5.4% |
| Indian | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-05-07 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-12 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-11-10 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2020-11-19 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-01-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-11-02 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as St Simon and Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton | ||
| 2012-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-11-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-06-17 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-02-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-10-21 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-04-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-11-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-11-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-06-17 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-02-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-10-21 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-04-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-11-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St William of York Catholic Primary School
Nugent Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3DE |
0.38 miles |
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Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School
Rupert Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6PY |
0.4 miles |
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Clarendon Primary School
Recreation Street, Clarendon Primary School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6SN |
0.58 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
Green Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2PL |
0.61 miles |
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Lever Edge Primary Academy
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3HP |
0.64 miles |
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St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
Pilkington Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6HP |
0.77 miles |
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Sunning Hill Primary School
Goldsmith Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6TR |
0.88 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Beech Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0BP |
0.97 miles |
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The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton
Adelaide Street, Daubhill, Adelaide House, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3NY |
0.98 miles |
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Highfield Primary School
Marsh Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0AP |
0.99 miles |
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Essa Primary Academy
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3HH |
0.99 miles |
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The Ferns Primary Academy
Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DA |
1 miles |
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St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Radcliffe Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1NZ |
1.01 miles |
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Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School
Chadwick Street, Bolton, BL2 1JN |
1.04 miles |
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Cherry Tree Primary School
Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0NS |
1.09 miles |
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The Orchards Nursery School
Lower Orchards, Bolton, BL4 0RA |
1.12 miles |
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Green Fold School
Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0NS |
1.12 miles |
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Brandwood Primary School
Brandwood Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4BG |
1.18 miles |
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St Bede Academy
Morris Green Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3LJ |
1.19 miles |
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Pikes Lane Primary School
Gibraltar Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5HU |
1.21 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Lord's School
Brooklyn, Green Lane, Bolton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2EF |
0.17 miles |
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Bolton Islamic Girls School
Weston House, Weston Street, Bolton, BL3 2AW |
0.26 miles |
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Mount St Joseph
Greenland Road, Bolton, BL4 0HT |
0.46 miles |
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Bolton Muslim Girls School
Swan Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 6TQ |
0.77 miles |
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Raise Education and Wellbeing School
54-56 Holmeswood Road, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 3HS |
0.79 miles |
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King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Freshfield Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3HL |
0.8 miles |
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Harper Green School
Harper Green Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DH |
0.91 miles |
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Essa Academy
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 3HH |
1 miles |
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Thomasson Memorial School
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3LA |
1.01 miles |
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University Collegiate School
Deane Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG |
1.03 miles |
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Bolton College
Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BG |
1.04 miles |
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Bolton Sixth Form College
Town Centre Campus, Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BU |
1.05 miles |
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St James's Church of England High School
Lucas Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 9RU |
1.16 miles |
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Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah
Willows Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4HE |
1.44 miles |
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Little Lever School
Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 1BT |
1.64 miles |
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Bolton School Boys' Division
Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA |
1.68 miles |
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Bolton School Girls' Division
Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PB |
1.78 miles |
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Ladybridge High School
New York, Junction Road, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4NG |
2.14 miles |
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Rumworth School
Armadale Road, Ladybridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4TP |
2.16 miles |
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Eden Boys' School, Bolton
Wolfenden Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 3QE |
2.2 miles |