St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
Newnham Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, BL1 8QAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge is a primary school in Bolton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 10th of 86 primary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 October 2024, report published 21 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
St Paul's is an exciting place to learn. Pupils thrive in this happy school. Relationships between adults and pupils are exceptionally strong. The school's 'four pillars' help to ensure that everybody is made to feel welcome and respected. Children in the early years, along with any new pupils in other year groups, settle into school life quickly. Pupils know that the school expects them to be 'ready, respectful and safe.' This inspires them to be the very best that they can be. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They show great consideration and politeness towards others. Pupils glow with pride when they receive 'smart cards' in recognition of their superb attitudes to school life. The school is steadfast in its determination for every pupil to succeed. It has high expectations for pupils' academic achievement. Children in the early years get off to a flying start. Pupils across the school, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are remarkably well prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils make a highly tangible contribution to school life. They relish the responsibilities that leaders trust them to carry out. These include being playground leaders, e-safety champions, and members of the junior leadership team.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
251 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 52% met the expected standard |
| The Valley Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Sharples Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| High Lawn Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lucy McGreavy
- Phone
- 01204333741
- Address
- Newnham Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, BL1 8QA
- Local authority
- Bolton
- URN
- 138851
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.