St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton

URN: 105230 • Bolton BL3 4RX

Overview

Name
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton
URN
105230
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kirstin Taylor (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01204652147
Website
Visit
Address
Wendover Drive, Bolton BL3 4RX

Summary

St Bernard's RC Primary School, located in Bolton, is a voluntary aided Catholic primary school serving a mixed-gender population of 192 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is part of the Christ the Redeemer Parish and emphasizes a strong partnership between home, school, and parish to foster a nurturing environment where every child is valued. The school’s ethos is rooted in faith, love, and respect, guided by the teachings of Jesus.

The curriculum at St Bernard's is enriched by a variety of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and music tuition offered by Bolton Music Service. The school promotes active participation through its School Council and GIFT Team, which supports the Catholic life of the school. Additionally, the school has an effective transition program for Year 6 pupils moving to high school, ensuring they feel confident and secure in their next steps.

Governance at St Bernard's is proactive, with regular visits from the Governing Body to monitor school practices and support strategic development. The school community is engaged and supportive, with parents encouraged to participate in school events and activities.

Key details

LA
Bolton
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
192
Boys
100
Girls
92
FSM %
9.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 192 100 92 210 9.90
2024-09-11 202 97 105 210 11.40
2023-09-11 202 93 109 210 8.90
2022-09-11 202 93 109 210 8.90
2021-09-11 204 95 109 210 9.30
2020-09-11 203 93 110 210 5.90

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