St Bede Academy
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 October 2023
Pupils are happy at school. They know that they have a voice and that adults listen to them. Pupils are eager to drive positive change in the community. For example, they are keen to engage with politicians to bring about improvements to their local area. Pupils are proud of their recent campaign to increase the number of accessible green spaces close to the school. In this way, pupils are well prepared to be responsible citizens. Pupils uphold the 'St Bede Way'. They care about others and organise a wealth of fundraising activities for their chosen charities. Pupils take on positions of responsibility enthusiastically because they want to make a difference. For example, pupils who act as 'mini mentors' enjoy helping others to solve problems. Pupils know exactly how staff expect them to behave. They follow the school's 'seven Ss' by moving around the building sensibly and with a ready smile. In this way, pupils help to create a quiet and orderly environment. Pupils understand that they are expected to give their best in lessons. They rise to the school's high expectations of their achievement. They listen attentively and show respect to their teachers and to each other. Pupils across the school typically achieve well, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school does not ensure that checks on pupils' learning provide teachers with the information that they need to identify and address pupils' missing or insecure knowledge. This means that some pupils' misunderstandings or gaps in knowledge occasionally go unchecked. The school should ensure that staff check exactly what pupils know and understand so that they learn more effectively over time.
- The school has not put in place strong enough systems to assure the quality of the curriculum in a small number of subjects. As a result, there is some unevenness in how well the curriculum is implemented in these subjects. The school should check that teachers are delivering subject curriculums equally well and provide appropriate support where this is not the case.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
87 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
610 pupils on roll, with places for 630
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
- 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.