Bolton St Catherine's Academy

About Bolton St Catherine's Academy

Bolton St Catherine's Academy is an academy converter in Bolton, England, for pupils aged 3–16. It has 1,020 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.9 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 34% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 52.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bolton →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

All-through

Age Range

Ages 3–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,020 / 1,186 (86%)

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 March 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, Bolton, BL2 4HU

Phone

01204332533

Head Teacher

Gareth Watson

Website

https://www.boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bolton St Catherine's Academy?

Bolton St Catherine's Academy is an academy converter in Bolton, England, for pupils aged 3–16.

How many pupils does Bolton St Catherine's Academy have?

Bolton St Catherine's Academy has 1,020 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Bolton St Catherine's Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bolton St Catherine's Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.9 in 2025/26.

How does Bolton St Catherine's Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

34% of pupils at Bolton St Catherine's Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bolton St Catherine's Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bolton St Catherine's Academy is part of THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST.

Where is Bolton St Catherine's Academy?

Bolton St Catherine's Academy is located at Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, Bolton, BL2 4HU.