St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9HTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton is a primary school in Bolton for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 73rd of 86 primary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 October 2014, report published 10 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 January 2024
Pupils are quickly welcomed into a warm and caring school community. They treat each other with kindness. For example, at breaktimes, pupils are quick to spot if someone is alone and to ask them to join in. This helps pupils to feel happy. The school wants the best for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Most pupils enjoy their learning. They typically rise to the school's high expectations and achieve well. Pupils are polite and respectful towards adults and to each other. Well-established routines help to ensure that they behave sensibly. The atmosphere around the school is calm and purposeful. Pupils blossom as they take on positions of responsibility. For example, the 'seeds and gardeners' programme matches Year 6 pupils with children in the early years. The older pupils take seriously their responsibility of helping their 'seed' to grow. They beamed with pride as they described the ways in which they help and encourage their younger partners. Pupils develop a varied range of hobbies and interests. For instance, they enjoy taking part in gardening club and playing 'glow in the dark' dodgeball. Pupils spoke enthusiastically about showcasing their talents at an annual 'St John's Got Talent' event.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school has not ensured that teachers are clear enough about the knowledge that pupils should remember to help them with subsequent learning. This makes it difficult for teachers to help pupils to remember important content. The school should clarify the essential knowledge that pupils should acquire so that they build a deep and interconnected body of knowledge in these subjects.
- When delivering the phonics programme, some staff do not ensure that pupils consistently use pure letter sounds. This hinders some pupils from developing their phonics knowledge as rapidly as they should. The school should ensure that staff receive the training that they need to identify and address any misconceptions in pupils' phonics knowledge swiftly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
162 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagley Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Eagley Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| The Oaks Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| High Lawn Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Walmsley CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lesley Jackson
- Phone
- 01204333440
- Address
- Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9HT
- Local authority
- Bolton
- URN
- 105249
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.