St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
Norris Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever is a primary school in Bolton for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 79th of 86 primary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2012, report published 8 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 March 2023
St Matthew's is a caring and nurturing school. Pupils and children in the early years love coming to school. They are happy and cheerful. Pupils are very well cared for by staff. Pupils are respectful to each other and to adults. Leaders and staff have high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils achieve well. Pupils said that they feel safe. They know that they can tell a trusted adult if they are worried about something. On the very rare occasions on which bullying occurs, leaders deal with it effectively. Leaders and staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils respond by behaving well around the school and in lessons. They support each other well during lessons. Pupils' talents are developed through a wide range of experiences. These include visits and trips to museums and the local library. They take part in many clubs, including arts and crafts, hockey and netball. Older pupils have opportunities to learn a range of musical instruments, such as drums, and to take part in music concerts. Members of the school choir spoke with enthusiasm about their performances at local and regional events. Pupils value the opportunity to take on responsibilities, such as being members of the school council, art council and librarians.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not identified clearly enough what knowledge they want pupils to learn. As a result, pupils do not learn some of the building blocks essential for future learning. Leaders should ensure that in these subjects, they carefully set out the knowledge that they want pupils to learn and remember.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
196 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Mytham Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Bowness Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Masefield Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Blackshaw Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr John Shawcross
- Phone
- 01204333692
- Address
- Norris Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BQ
- Local authority
- Bolton
- URN
- 105242
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.