St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11204 pupils

Brookfold Lane, Harwood, BL2 4DZWebsite01204333133

Good204 pupilsAges 4–11

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Pupils204

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Pupils204

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

204 / 210 (97%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~29*

Head Teacher

Mrs Fiona Brindley

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jan 2020

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 65%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

70%

Would recommend

Avg 85%

2.8%

Absence rate

Avg 5.7%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

2.8%vs 5.7% avg

Would recommend

70%vs 85% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate2.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence2.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support9.8%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.4%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty13 pupils (48%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder4 pupils (15%)

Specific Learning Difficulty4 pupils (15%)

Hearing Impairment2 pupils (7%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (4%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (4%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 pupils (4%)

Speech, Language & Communication1 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)5

Support staff (FTE)10

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils204

Free school meals12.7%

English as additional language1.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British90.2%

White Other2.5%

Black African2.0%

Mixed Other1.5%

Pakistani1.0%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.0%

Black Other0.5%

White Irish0.5%

Unclassified0.5%

Mixed White & African0.5%

2024-25

Parent View

70.0%

of parents would recommend

61 responses

Safe★100.0%

Happy child80.0%

Informed80.0%

Good behaviour80.0%

Well taught70.0%

Good progress70.0%

Well led70.0%

Well looked after30.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 8Least deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£6,345

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,055 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,629

Support staff£851

Premises£423

Energy£124

Learning resources£495

Income per pupil£6,474

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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