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Bolton St Catherine's Academy

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Bolton St Catherine's Academy

Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU

Academy converter · Ages 3–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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34.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

34.0

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2334.546.4
2023/2435.046.4
2024/2534.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.580.00
2023/24-0.710.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Birtenshaw School Bolton
2.62 km away · Non-maintained special school
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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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