St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
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
Pupil numbers and mix
487 pupils on roll, with places for 475
Schools near St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 66% met the expected standard |
| The Ferns Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 76% met the expected standard |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Queensbridge Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 58% 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
- Phone
- 01204333063
- 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.