St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
URN: 105242 • Bolton BL3 1BQ
Overview
- Name
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
- URN
- 105242
- 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
- 54.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Shawcross (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01204333692
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Norris Street, Bolton BL3 1BQ
Summary
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, located in Little Lever, Bolton, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a diverse community with a current enrolment of 195 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment, guided by its Christian vision of "Love, Learn, Grow." This ethos encourages both pupils and staff to flourish in a supportive atmosphere where respect and care are paramount.
The curriculum at St Matthew's is designed to be broad and balanced, fostering a love of learning through creative and imaginative approaches. The school emphasizes the importance of personal growth, confidence, and resilience, ensuring that every child feels safe and valued. The recent SIAMS inspection highlighted the effectiveness of the school in living up to its Christian foundation, affirming its role in promoting a positive learning environment.
St Matthew's also prioritizes community engagement and the development of British values, such as respect and tolerance. The school encourages strong relationships among pupils, staff, and families, making it a welcoming place for all. Parents are invited to participate actively in their children's education and are encouraged to reach out for support whenever needed.
The curriculum at St Matthew's is designed to be broad and balanced, fostering a love of learning through creative and imaginative approaches. The school emphasizes the importance of personal growth, confidence, and resilience, ensuring that every child feels safe and valued. The recent SIAMS inspection highlighted the effectiveness of the school in living up to its Christian foundation, affirming its role in promoting a positive learning environment.
St Matthew's also prioritizes community engagement and the development of British values, such as respect and tolerance. The school encourages strong relationships among pupils, staff, and families, making it a welcoming place for all. Parents are invited to participate actively in their children's education and are encouraged to reach out for support whenever needed.
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Nearby alternatives
- Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School (76.4)
- The Valley Community Primary School (76.2)
- Sunning Hill Primary School (75.3)
- The Olive School, Bolton (74.4)
- Lostock Primary School (73.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bolton
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 195
- Boys
- 87
- Girls
- 108
- FSM %
- 16.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 195 | 87 | 108 | 210 | 16.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 207 | 88 | 119 | 210 | 15.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 214 | 97 | 117 | 210 | 16.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 214 | 97 | 117 | 210 | 16.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 214 | 97 | 117 | 210 | 15.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 215 | 101 | 114 | 210 | 14.90 |
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