St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Kentford Road, Halliwell, Bolton, BL1 2JLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton is a primary school in Bolton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 82nd of 86 primary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 February 2017, report published 6 March 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 March 2023
Pupils at St Matthew's achieve well. Teachers have high aspirations for the achievement of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are happy at school. They enjoy their learning and they want to succeed. Pupils enjoy receiving awards when they demonstrate the school values of love, friendship, respect and creativity. They know that staff expect them to behave well. Leaders have a consistent and effective approach to tackling any incidents of bullying. As a result, pupils feel safe and confident to be themselves in school. Pupils benefit from a range of experiences that enrich their learning and bring it to life. For example, when learning about Roman Britain, pupils visited Chester to view the Roman remains and dressed as Roman centurions. Through the strong personal development programme, pupils learn about independence, teamwork and resilience. This helps pupils to develop into effective learners. Staff offer a wide range of extracurricular opportunities for pupils, such as sing and sign, craft, general knowledge and sports clubs. Leaders make sure that these clubs are accessible to all. As a result, a large proportion of pupils take part in additional activities to develop their talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not check whether pupils learn and remember new knowledge as effectively as they should. As a result, from time to time, some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge that hinder their subsequent learning. Leaders should ensure that they support teachers to assess the learning of pupils in these subjects accurately.
- Too many pupils are absent or persistently absent from school. This has a negative impact on their learning and progress. Leaders and governors should ensure that they improve these pupils' rates of attendance.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
424 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaskell Community Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| The Valley Community Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| The Olive School, Bolton | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 95% met the expected standard |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Alison Worthington
- Phone
- 01204333005
- Address
- Kentford Road, Halliwell, Bolton, BL1 2JL
- Local authority
- Bolton
- URN
- 105205
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.