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Bolton St Catherine's Academy
Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.3 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,020
Capacity
1,186
Ages
3–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a diverse all-through education for ages 3-16, the school shows some strengths in GCSE attainment, ranking in the top 95% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and only 46% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 63% recommending the school, indicating room for growth in community engagement and overall performance.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 34.3 | Bottom 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 46% | Bottom 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 19% | Bottom 3% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 8% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 34% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | No UK data |
Parent View (114 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Good range of subjects
83%
My child makes good progress
75%
School has high expectations
75%
My child is happy
71%
Progress is communicated
70%
My child feels safe
68%
School keeps me informed
64%
Behaviour is good
63%
I'd recommend this school
63%
School supports development
56%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.7%
Black African11.3%
White Other6.0%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Other3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.59247, -2.38896 · BL2 4HU
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN145314
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Bolton St Catherine's Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bolton St Catherine's Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Bolton St Catherine's Academy a good school?
Bolton St Catherine's Academy scores 9.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bolton St Catherine's Academy?
Based on 114 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bolton St Catherine's Academy receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Bolton St Catherine's Academy in GCSEs?
Bolton St Catherine's Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.3. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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