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St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Westhoughton BL5

Molyneux Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire BL5 3HP

St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Westhoughton BL5

10 simple reasons to choose St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Westhoughton

State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Westhoughton, Bolton.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England 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 Thomas Church of England Primary School, Westhoughton

Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Bolton and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 31.2 pupils per class and 16.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 8% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Most subjects are taught separately, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate.
In the top 37% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
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 2012.

Find another school near St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Westhoughton

Independent Prep Schools

Clevelands Preparatory School (3.2 miles); Bolton School Girls' Division Junior School and Infants (4 miles); Bolton School Boys' Division Junior School (4.1 miles).

State Primary Schools

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Westhoughton (0.9 miles); St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School, Westhoughton (1.2 miles); Atherton St George's Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Bolton School Girls' Division (4 miles); Bolton School Boys' Division (4.1 miles); Lord's Independent School (4.5 miles).

State Senior Schools

Bolton Muslim Girls School (3.3 miles); St Joseph's RC High School and Sports College (3.5 miles); Fred Longworth High School (3.8 miles).

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