What did Ofsted judge St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School?

St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School has 210 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School take?

St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

Where is St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School located?

St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School is located in Bolton, BL5 3NZ, Bolton.

How do I apply to St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School?

St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School?

When St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2024-25, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. EHCP naming the school — Children with a statement of Special Educational Needs or an EHCP naming the school; 2. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children; 3. Siblings — Children who will have an older brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission. This includes full, step, half, foster and adopted brothers or sisters living at the same address and full brothers or sisters living apart, and 3 further criteria. 30 places were offered at this entry point for 2024-25. Tie-break: Furthest Distance was 0.44 miles.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.3% of pupils at St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2024-25 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1EHCP naming the school — Children with a statement of Special Educational Needs or an EHCP naming the school
2Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children
3Siblings — Children who will have an older brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission. This includes full, step, half, foster and adopted brothers or sisters living at the same address and full brothers or sisters living apart.
4Regular attendees of Team Ministry churches — Children who together with their parent(s)/guardian(s) are regular attendees of the congregation of any of the churches within the Blackrod, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton and Wingates Team Ministry (St. Bartholomew's, St. John's Wingates, St. Thomas' Chequerbent, St. James' Daisy Hill, St. George's, St. Katharine's Blackrod).
5Regular attendees of other Christian Churches (CTBI member) — Children who together with their parent(s)/guardian(s) are regular attendees of the congregation of another Christian Church which is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. A list of member churches can be viewed at www.ctbi.org.uk.
6All other children — All other children.

If two applications tie: Furthest Distance was 0.44 miles

School name not explicitly stated in the document. PAN inferred from total of all criteria (0+0+13+11+2+4=30) but not explicitly printed as a PAN figure. The document appears to be a results summary showing actual number of children admitted under each criterion rather than a full admissions policy, but criteria order is clearly stated.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School?: St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School has 210 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School take?: St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School located?: St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School is located in Bolton, BL5 3NZ, Bolton.
How do I apply to St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School?: St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School?: When St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2024-25, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. EHCP naming the school — Children with a statement of Special Educational Needs or an EHCP naming the school; 2. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children; 3. Siblings — Children who will have an older brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission. This includes full, step, half, foster and adopted brothers or sisters living at the same address and full brothers or sisters living apart, and 3 further criteria. 30 places were offered at this entry point for 2024-25. Tie-break: Furthest Distance was 0.44 miles.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.3% of pupils at St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2024-25 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1EHCP naming the school — Children with a statement of Special Educational Needs or an EHCP naming the school
2Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children
3Siblings — Children who will have an older brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission. This includes full, step, half, foster and adopted brothers or sisters living at the same address and full brothers or sisters living apart.
4Regular attendees of Team Ministry churches — Children who together with their parent(s)/guardian(s) are regular attendees of the congregation of any of the churches within the Blackrod, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton and Wingates Team Ministry (St. Bartholomew's, St. John's Wingates, St. Thomas' Chequerbent, St. James' Daisy Hill, St. George's, St. Katharine's Blackrod).
5Regular attendees of other Christian Churches (CTBI member) — Children who together with their parent(s)/guardian(s) are regular attendees of the congregation of another Christian Church which is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. A list of member churches can be viewed at www.ctbi.org.uk.
6All other children — All other children.

If two applications tie: Furthest Distance was 0.44 miles

St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School?: St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School has 210 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School take?: St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School located?: St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School is located in Bolton, BL5 3NZ, Bolton.
How do I apply to St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School?: St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School?: When St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2024-25, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. EHCP naming the school — Children with a statement of Special Educational Needs or an EHCP naming the school; 2. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children; 3. Siblings — Children who will have an older brother or sister attending the school at the time of their admission. This includes full, step, half, foster and adopted brothers or sisters living at the same address and full brothers or sisters living apart, and 3 further criteria. 30 places were offered at this entry point for 2024-25. Tie-break: Furthest Distance was 0.44 miles.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.3% of pupils at St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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