PrimaryData as of May 2026

St William of York Catholic Primary School

Nugent Road, Bolton, BL3 3DE

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

230

Ages

3-11

FSM

31.1%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jan 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

90.0%

Writing

87.0%

Maths

97.0%

RWM Combined

84.0%

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About St William of York Catholic Primary School

St William of York Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 84% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 230 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Nugent Road, Bolton, BL3 3DE | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St William of York Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2025 — Outstanding
Mar 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Jun 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St William of York Catholic Primary School

What is St William of York Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St William of York Catholic Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What are St William of York Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St William of York Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 84% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St William of York Catholic Primary School located?

St William of York Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL3 3DE).

How many pupils attend St William of York Catholic Primary School?

St William of York Catholic Primary School has around 230 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St William of York Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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