St Maxentius CofE Primary School
New Heys Way, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 4AEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Maxentius CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bolton for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 47th of 86 primary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 January 2023, report published 8 March 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 18 January 2023
The warm and friendly welcome provided by staff each morning helps pupils to feel positive and secure as soon as they arrive each day. Parents and carers appreciate the approachability of staff because it creates a sense of community. Pupils enjoy their time at school. They get on well together and make friends easily. Pupils forge strong relationships with caring staff. Pupils feel confident that staff will listen to their concerns. Staff know them well and do their best to support them. This helps them to feel safe. Pupils make every effort to reach the high expectations that leaders have of them. In lessons, pupils work hard and learn with interest and enthusiasm. They behave well and treat each other with consideration. Pupils were keen to explain the school's bystander pledge which means that they would not stand by if someone was being treated unkindly. Leaders act swiftly to resolve any issues about bullying. Pupils value the many clubs on offer such as chess, sports and musical theatre that appeal to a wide range of interests.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not considered fully the important knowledge that pupils need to learn or how new ideas build on previous learning. This prevents pupils from developing their understanding of some important concepts. Leaders should ensure that teachers are clear about the essential curriculum content that pupils should learn and when they should learn it.
- Teachers have not received sufficient training in adapting their teaching approaches to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND. This means that some pupils with SEND become overly reliant on adult support. Leaders should ensure that teachers are trained well to adapt their approaches to meet the needs of pupils with SEND so that these pupils can access the curriculum with confidence and achieve well.
- The board of trustees has not ensured that members of the local governing body fulfil all of their delegated duties properly. This includes holding leaders to account effectively and making sure that the school website is compliant. Trustees should ensure that governors have the information and skills that they need to carry out their duties effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
185 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Maxentius CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Columba's RC Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Hardy Mill Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Eagley Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Sharples Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ARCHBISHOP TEMPLE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Cousen
- Phone
- 01204333106
- Address
- New Heys Way, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 4AE
- Local authority
- Bolton
- URN
- 146141
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.