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St Bede Academy

Morris Green Lane, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 3LJ

Good

Inspected 24 October 2023

Good
Ofsted
49%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
660
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About St Bede Academy

St Bede Academy is an academy converter in Bolton, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 660 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE QUILL C OF E TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 October 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 30.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Bolton →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
660 / 630 (105%) · over capacity
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
24 October 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

30%
Free school meals
30.2%
EAL
2.6%
SEN support
12.0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

49%
Expected standard (RWM)
1%
Higher standard (RWM)
103
Avg reading score
105
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.9%
Overall absence
16.1%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

31.95
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +2.9 vs 2023/24
21.5
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24
34.45
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +4.7 vs 2023/24
£44,649
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 24% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,998 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
8
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,238
Spend per pupil
£5,952
Income per pupil
52%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Morris Green Lane, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 3LJ
Phone
0120461899
Headteacher
Anna Black

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Bede Academy?
St Bede Academy is an academy converter in Bolton, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does St Bede Academy have?
St Bede Academy has 660 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Bede Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Bede Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 October 2023).
How does St Bede Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
49% of pupils at St Bede Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Bede Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — St Bede Academy is part of THE QUILL C OF E TRUST.
Where is St Bede Academy?
St Bede Academy is located at Morris Green Lane, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 3LJ.

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