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Bolton St Catherine's Academy

Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU

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Church of England
Pupils
1,020
Ages
3-16
FSM
51.5%
Attainment 8
34.0
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
50.0%
Writing
69.0%
Maths
66.0%
RWM Combined
34.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
34.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.9%
Basics 9-5
18.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
8.0%
EBacc APS
2.87
EBacc 9-5
1.4%
EBacc 9-4
4.3%
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About Bolton St Catherine's Academy

Bolton St Catherine's Academy is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.0. The school has around 1,020 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bolton St Catherine's Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2016 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Bolton St Catherine's Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bolton St Catherine's Academy

What is Bolton St Catherine's Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bolton St Catherine's Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Bolton St Catherine's Academy's latest exam results?
Bolton St Catherine's Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bolton St Catherine's Academy located?
Bolton St Catherine's Academy is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL2 4HU).
How many pupils attend Bolton St Catherine's Academy?
Bolton St Catherine's Academy has around 1,020 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bolton St Catherine's Academy with other schools?
View Bolton St Catherine's Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bolton.