St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever, Bolton

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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever

Norris Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BQ

A Good-rated primary school in Bolton where 42% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school

Church of England

Pupils

195

Ages

5-11

FSM

16.4%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2012

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

58.0%

Writing

55.0%

Maths

68.0%

RWM Combined

42.0%

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About St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever

St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever is a primary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 42% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 195 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Norris Street, Bolton, BL3 1BQ | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2023 — School remains Good
Oct 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever

What is St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever's Ofsted rating?

St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

What are St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever's latest exam results?

St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever: KS2 2024/25: 42% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever located?

St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever is a primary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL3 1BQ).

How many pupils attend St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever?

St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever has around 195 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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