Is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 1 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 14th of 92 primary schools in Bolton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 66% of pupils at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane?

Applications for Reception places at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane

Edale Road, Deane, Bolton, BL3 4QP

Local ranking14th of 92 primary schools in Bolton

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

500

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 1 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 66.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 76.0%
Maths (Expected): 85.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 62

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 486
Boys: 220 (49%)
Girls: 228 (51%)
Capacity: 500 (90% full)
SEND: 25.5%
FSM Eligible: 42.2%
EAL: 43.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 22.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,470/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 30.7%
Asian Pakistani: 19.4%
Black African: 14.5%
Asian Indian: 9.7%
Black Other: 7.0%
Asian Other: 4.4%
White Other: 3.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.2%

30.7%

White British

19.4%

Asian Pakistani

14.5%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01204333494

powellr@st-marys-deane.bolton.sch.uk

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Edale Road

Bolton, North West

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Administrative

URN: 105203
UKPRN: 10071401
Establishment No.: 3000

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