Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School
Bolton-on-Swale, Richmond, DL10 6AQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Richmond for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 2nd of 9 primary schools in Richmond. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2024, report published 12 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
This is an inclusive and welcoming school. The school's strong Christian ethos shines through pupils' behaviour and kindness to each other. The school's termly focus on each of the school's core values helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils show confidence and self-belief. Relationships are warm and trusting. Older pupils show care for younger pupils by being a buddy to play with or reading together. Pupils changed the name of the pupil-led 'army kids club' to the 'happy club' to show that all pupils are welcome. Pupils include everyone, no matter how they may be different. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are courteous to one another, adults and visitors. Pupils take pride in contributing to the life of the school, including by taking on responsibilities as school councillors or sports captains. The school's high expectations raise pupils' aspirations. Pupils are determined to succeed. Their attitudes to learning are a shining example to others. Pupils achieve well. They are delighted to celebrate the achievements of their peers. Parents and carers show overwhelming support for the school. The school plays a significant role in the local community. It has strong links to the church. Pupils devise fundraising opportunities linked to community needs.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the essential knowledge that pupils need to know has not been precisely identified. In these subjects, teachers cannot always check pupils' understanding closely and pupils cannot consistently recall and connect their learning. The school should ensure that the essential knowledge that pupils should know and remember has been identified and checks are made to ensure that this key knowledge is remembered over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
105 pupils on roll, with places for 99
Schools near Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Brompton-on-Swale Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Colburn Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 36% met the expected standard |
| North and South Cowton Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Dobson
- Phone
- 01748818401
- Address
- Bolton-on-Swale, Richmond, DL10 6AQ
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121604
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.