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Details

Age Range3-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Voluntary aided school
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
Local AuthorityBolton
AddressRipley Street, BL2 3AR
School Websitewww.stcolumbasrcprimary.co.uk
Telephone1204333421
URN105220

School Census

Total 233
Girls/Boys 120/113
Girls/Boys Ratio 51.5%/48.5%
% pupils where English not first language 14.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 71
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 20.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
10/04/2024 Good
18/09/2013 Outstanding
24/11/2008 Good
Inspection Date 10/04/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 18/09/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 24/11/2008
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
10 April 2024School inspection: GoodView
18 September 2013Full inspection: OutstandingView
09 January 2012Interim assessmentView
24 November 2008Full inspection: GoodView
22 January 2007Curriculum and development visitView
02 November 2005Full inspection: GoodView
08 November 1999Full inspectionView

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard68%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard4%
Reading105
Maths107
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard72
Pupils achieving at a higher standard3
Reading106.0
Maths106.0
Reading Progress1.9
Writing Progress1.5
Maths Progress3.1
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard63%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading102.0
Maths105.0
Reading Progress-3.0
Writing Progress-1.3
Maths Progress-0.3
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard62%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard7%
Reading105
Maths104
Reading Progress-0.3
Writing Progress-0.2
Maths Progress-0.6

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.03%
Total Applications59
As First Preference31
As second preference16
As third preference12
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications43
As First Preference26
As second preference8
As third preference9
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers26
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications43
As First Preference21
As second preference14
As third preference8
Total Offers Made25
first preference offers21
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.23%
Total Applications73
As First Preference37
As second preference21
As third preference15
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.14%
Total Applications60
As First Preference32
As second preference18
As third preference10
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers28
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.18%
Total Applications63
As First Preference33
As second preference22
As third preference8
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers28
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.10%
Total Applications60
As First Preference32
As second preference17
As third preference11
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers29
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.43%
Total Applications58
As First Preference40
As second preference11
As third preference7
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers28
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.03%
Total Applications44
As First Preference31
As second preference9
As third preference4
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.17%
Total Applications50
As First Preference34
As second preference9
As third preference7
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers29
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications59
As First Preference28
As second preference15
As third preference16
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers28
second preference offers1
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
39%
agree
32%
disagree
19%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
3%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
52%
agree
35%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
6%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
39%
agree
35%
disagree
19%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
19%
agree
3%
disagree
13%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
6%
not applicable
52%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
55%
agree
35%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
39%
agree
19%
disagree
16%
strongly disagree
13%
don't know
3%
not applicable
10%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
32%
no
68%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
30%
agree
20%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
20%
dont know 20%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
39%
agree
39%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
10%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
42%
agree
42%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
39%
agree
32%
disagree
23%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
39%
agree
45%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
6%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
42%
agree
35%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
10%
don't know
6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
35%
agree
23%
disagree
29%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
65%
no
35%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
65.1%
any other white background ethnic origin
8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
6.3%
african ethnic origin
4.6%
any other black background ethnic origin
4.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
3.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin
3.4%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.8%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.8%
caribbean ethnic origin
0.8%
chinese ethnic origin
0.8%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
66.5%
any other white background ethnic origin
8.2%
african ethnic origin
6%
any other black background ethnic origin
5.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
4.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin
3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
2.6%
chinese ethnic origin
1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.9%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.9%

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