Brookfold Lane, Harwood, Bolton, Lancashire BL2 4DZ
10 simple reasons to choose St Brendan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Harwood, Bolton
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Harwood, Bolton.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Brendan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Harwood, Bolton
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Bolton and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
On average, 30 pupils per class and 25.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 39% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Thornleigh College at the end of Year 6.
The school's curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality. Subjects are taught separately, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate.
Out of school hours care from 7.30am to 6.00pm provided by external contractors.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2020.
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