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Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton

Academy converter · Bolton · BL3 2DT

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 2–11

Pupils

572

Local authority

Bolton

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Bolton, Bolton, 572 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 38.8%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Manchester.

Open schools in Bolton
149
Primary schools in Bolton
98
Academies among open schools in Bolton
33% (49)
Open schools in BL3
42
Primary in BL3
25
Open schools in Bolton LA
148
Primary in Bolton LA
97

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BoltonNear BL3

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
138957

Location

Address
Newport Road, Great Lever
Postcode
BL3 2DT
Town
Bolton
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Bolton
District
Bolton
Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
572
Boys / girls
281 / 291
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
572 / 420 (136%)
Free school meals
38.8%
FSM pupils
210
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Governance
Academy trust: VANTAGE CE ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
VANTAGE CE ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Ss Simon and Jude Church of England Academy Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jill Ashmore
Telephone
01204333583
Website
www.sssj.bolton.sch.uk

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Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.