PrimaryData as of May 2026

St Thomas of Canterbury RC School

Eastbourne Grove, Heaton, Bolton, BL1 5LH

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

415

Ages

4-11

FSM

14.9%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

67.0%

Writing

72.0%

Maths

87.0%

RWM Combined

52.0%

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About St Thomas of Canterbury RC School

St Thomas of Canterbury RC School is a primary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 52% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 415 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Eastbourne Grove, Bolton, BL1 5LH | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Thomas of Canterbury RC School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2023 — School remains Good
Jul 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Thomas of Canterbury RC School

What is St Thomas of Canterbury RC School's Ofsted rating?

St Thomas of Canterbury RC School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.

What are St Thomas of Canterbury RC School's latest exam results?

St Thomas of Canterbury RC School: KS2 2024/25: 52% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Thomas of Canterbury RC School located?

St Thomas of Canterbury RC School is a primary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL1 5LH).

How many pupils attend St Thomas of Canterbury RC School?

St Thomas of Canterbury RC School has around 415 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Thomas of Canterbury RC School with other schools?

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