St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Bolton (Bolton).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are made for goodness. We are made for loveWe are made for all of the beautiful things that you and I know. We are made to tell the world that there are no outsidersall are welcome. Demond Tutu. On behalf of our whole school community may I offer you a very warm welcome to our wonderful school.
St. William's is a one form entry Catholic primary school, one mile south of the centre of Bolton. Our school has strong links with Salford Diocese, our parish and the wider community. We are a vibrant multicultural, multi ethnic and multi faith inclusive Catholic school.
We celebrate diversity and our aim is to provide a rich, broad and holistic education where all children feel secure, nurtured and cherished. We are a very friendly and welcoming team who are always willing to help and support each child and their family. Our pupils are friendly, polite and caring, they work hard, make progress and enjoy their learning.
In March 2023 OFSTED reported that Pupils love attending this school. They flourish here. They said that if they tried to list the reasons why the school is special, it would take forever.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
17 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- 01204 333522
- Declaration of High Earners
- Sacred Heart Alliance
- School Events
- SCOPAY
- School Support
- Secondary Feeder School
- Prayer Liturgy
- Carrying out God’s Work
- Faith Team
- Our Parish
- Salford Diocese
- Wednesday Word
- Laudato Si Eco Team
- Multi Faith Week
- English
and 1 more
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Leading Parent Partnership AwardWorking with families
Key facts
- URN
- 105226
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Constituency
- Bolton South and Walkden
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Qutubuddin Chasma | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Bernadette Noake Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Kate Tynan | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Clare Curtis | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Gareth Smyth | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Terence Marton McGovern | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Teresa Hayes | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Lakita Neille | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Karen Gettins Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Father Morrough O'Brien Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Qutubuddin Chasma Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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