St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 2PLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever is a primary school in Bolton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 51st of 86 primary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 June 2015, report published 9 July 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Outstanding

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 July 2024

Pupils, including children in the early years, enjoy coming to this friendly and welcoming school. They are taught the importance of kindness and respect and demonstrate these values every day. In lessons, pupils work hard as they want to do well. They enjoy learning new things. This includes learning about the many different cultures represented in the school. Pupils happily learn about the differences between people. They are encouraged to ask questions and to be curious about the world. The school has high expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils easily meet these expectations. They consistently produce high-quality work, and they discuss what they have learned with confidence. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are given highly effective support to meet these high expectations. Pupils who are disadvantaged achieve highly, often outperforming their peers. The school ensures that all pupils benefit from the many enrichment opportunities and clubs that are on offer to enhance their learning of the curriculum. Pupils also take part in many community activities, both in and out of school. They understand the role that they play in making their school a place where everyone can thrive.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

56 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths59%

59%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths16%

16%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

487 pupils on roll, with places for 475

Eligible for free school meals24.6%

24.6%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language81.1%

81.1%, 59.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.9%

20.9%, 6.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.9%

3.9%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton0.6 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard
All Saints CofE Primary School0.7 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard66% met the expected standard
The Ferns Primary Academy0.8 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard76% met the expected standard
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge0.8 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
Queensbridge Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Worden
Address
Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 2PL
Local authority
Bolton
URN
105214

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.