What did Ofsted judge St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School?

St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School has 233 pupils on roll.

What ages does St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School take?

St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

How do I apply to St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School?

St William of York Roman Catholic 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 William of York Roman Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School?

When St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. The School will admit all children with a statement of Special Educational Needs or Education — The School will admit all children with a statement of Special Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care Plan where the school is named and the governors agree that the school is suitable for the needs of the child; 2. Looked After children and previously Looked After children who are in Public Care; 3. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of Christ the Redeemer who at the time of admission have a sibling at th — Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of Christ the Redeemer who at the time of admission have a sibling at the school, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 28.8% of pupils at St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School

How places are decided at St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1The School will admit all children with a statement of Special Educational Needs or Education — The School will admit all children with a statement of Special Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care Plan where the school is named and the governors agree that the school is suitable for the needs of the child.
2Looked After children and previously Looked After children who are in Public Care
3Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of Christ the Redeemer who at the time of admission have a sibling at th — Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of Christ the Redeemer who at the time of admission have a sibling at the school.
4Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of Christ the Redeemer.
5Baptised Catholic children resident in another parish who at the time of admission would have a sibling at the school.
6Baptised Catholic children who are resident in another parish.
7Other children who at the time of admission have a sibling at the school.
8Other children attending St — Other children attending St. William’s nursery.
9Other children Where the number of applicants in any category exceeds the number of places remaining available — Other children Where the number of applicants in any category exceeds the number of places remaining available, the highest priority will be given to those living closest to the school, on the basis of the shortest walking route. This will be measured in km by google maps between the pupil’s home address and school. If the home address is a flat or apartment the distance will be measured to the main entrance of the building. If two (or more) applicants for the final remaining place have equal priority under the criteria and live the same walking route distance from the school, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker. The random allocation process will be supervised by someone independent of the school T:\PublicShare\SCHOOL POLICIES\2026-2027 SCHOOL POLICIES\2027-2028 ADMISSIONS POLICY.docx

"2027-2028 ADMISSIONS POLICY", published by the school on its own website (https://www.st-williams.bolton.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2027-2028-ADMISSIONS-POLICY.pdf).

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 William of York Roman Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School?: St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School has 233 pupils on roll.
What ages does St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School take?: St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School located?: St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School is located in Bolton, BL3 3DE, Bolton.
How do I apply to St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School?: St William of York Roman Catholic 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 William of York Roman Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School?: When St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. The School will admit all children with a statement of Special Educational Needs or Education — The School will admit all children with a statement of Special Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care Plan where the school is named and the governors agree that the school is suitable for the needs of the child; 2. Looked After children and previously Looked After children who are in Public Care; 3. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of Christ the Redeemer who at the time of admission have a sibling at th — Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of Christ the Redeemer who at the time of admission have a sibling at the school, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 28.8% of pupils at St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1The School will admit all children with a statement of Special Educational Needs or Education — The School will admit all children with a statement of Special Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care Plan where the school is named and the governors agree that the school is suitable for the needs of the child.
2Looked After children and previously Looked After children who are in Public Care
3Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of Christ the Redeemer who at the time of admission have a sibling at th — Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of Christ the Redeemer who at the time of admission have a sibling at the school.
4Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of Christ the Redeemer.
5Baptised Catholic children resident in another parish who at the time of admission would have a sibling at the school.
6Baptised Catholic children who are resident in another parish.
7Other children who at the time of admission have a sibling at the school.
8Other children attending St — Other children attending St. William’s nursery.
9Other children Where the number of applicants in any category exceeds the number of places remaining available — Other children Where the number of applicants in any category exceeds the number of places remaining available, the highest priority will be given to those living closest to the school, on the basis of the shortest walking route. This will be measured in km by google maps between the pupil’s home address and school. If the home address is a flat or apartment the distance will be measured to the main entrance of the building. If two (or more) applicants for the final remaining place have equal priority under the criteria and live the same walking route distance from the school, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker. The random allocation process will be supervised by someone independent of the school T:\PublicShare\SCHOOL POLICIES\2026-2027 SCHOOL POLICIES\2027-2028 ADMISSIONS POLICY.docx

"2027-2028 ADMISSIONS POLICY", published by the school on its own website (https://www.st-williams.bolton.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2027-2028-ADMISSIONS-POLICY.pdf).

St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School?: St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School has 233 pupils on roll.
What ages does St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School take?: St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School located?: St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School is located in Bolton, BL3 3DE, Bolton.
How do I apply to St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School?: St William of York Roman Catholic 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 William of York Roman Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School?: When St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. The School will admit all children with a statement of Special Educational Needs or Education — The School will admit all children with a statement of Special Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care Plan where the school is named and the governors agree that the school is suitable for the needs of the child; 2. Looked After children and previously Looked After children who are in Public Care; 3. Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of Christ the Redeemer who at the time of admission have a sibling at th — Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of Christ the Redeemer who at the time of admission have a sibling at the school, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 28.8% of pupils at St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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