All-throughData as of May 2026

Bolton St Catherine's Academy

Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU

A Requires improvement-rated all-through school in Bolton where 34% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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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

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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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What parents say and who teaches here

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 114 responses), 63% of parents would recommend this school. 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.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 do parents say about Bolton St Catherine's Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 114 responses): 63% of parents would recommend Bolton St Catherine's Academy.

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?

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