St Bede Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Morris Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 3LJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Bede Academy is a primary school in Bolton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 77th of 86 primary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 October 2023, report published 4 December 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

87 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths49%

49%, 13 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths1%

1%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

610 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals30%

30%, 3.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language30.2%

30.2%, 8.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.5%

12.5%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

2.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Bede Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Essa Primary Academy	0.3 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	66% met the expected standard
The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	75% met the expected standard
Heathfield Primary School	0.5 miles	Report card: Strong standard	75% met the expected standard
Brandwood Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	56% met the expected standard
Lever Edge Primary Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	63% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE QUILL C OF E TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Anna Black
Phone: 0120461899
Website: stbedeacademy.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Morris Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 3LJ
Local authority: Bolton
URN: 136889

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.