St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever

URN: 105214 • Bolton BL3 2PL

Overview

Name
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
URN
105214
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Matthew Worden (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01204333063
Website
Visit
Address
Green Lane, Bolton BL3 2PL

Summary

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, located in Great Lever, Bolton, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 479 pupils, with a capacity of 475. The school is deeply rooted in Christian values and aims to foster a caring and inclusive environment, reflecting its vision of "Sharing, Caring and Learning Together." This ethos is central to the school's mission of educating the whole child—academically, emotionally, and spiritually—preparing them to contribute positively to society.

The school has strong connections with the local community and the nearby church, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between families and staff. St Michael's offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to support the diverse needs of its pupils, including those with special educational needs, with dedicated staff in place to ensure all children receive the necessary support.

Governance at St Michael's includes a mix of foundation governors, local authority representatives, and parent governors, ensuring that the school is managed effectively and transparently. The leadership team, led by Head Teacher Mr. Matthew Worden, is committed to maintaining high standards of education and care within a nurturing environment.

Key details

LA
Bolton
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
475
Pupils
479
Boys
240
Girls
239
FSM %
26.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 479 240 239 475 26.10
2024-09-11 496 245 251 475 21.40
2023-09-11 491 226 265 475 18.60
2022-09-11 491 226 265 475 18.60
2021-09-11 481 224 257 475 20.90
2020-09-11 506 224 282 475 20.20

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