Bolton St Catherine's Academy
URN: 145314 • Bolton BL2 4HU
Overview
- Name
- Bolton St Catherine's Academy
- URN
- 145314
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 30.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gareth Watson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01204332533
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stitch MI Lane, Bolton BL2 4HU
Summary
Bolton St Catherine's Academy (BSCA) is a mixed all-through academy located in Bolton, serving approximately 1,020 students with a capacity of 1,186. The school operates under a Christian ethos, emphasizing values such as belief, striving for excellence, care, and achievement. BSCA aims to provide a supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop their individual talents and abilities.
The academy's curriculum is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, ensuring all students can achieve academic success and personal growth. BSCA focuses on fostering confident learners who are prepared for further education and responsible citizenship. Daily routines, including morning form time, help reinforce positive attitudes towards learning and build strong relationships between staff and students.
As a community-based institution, BSCA is dedicated to serving its diverse student population and their families. The school prioritizes the holistic development of its pupils, aiming to equip them with the skills and values necessary to thrive in society.
The academy's curriculum is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, ensuring all students can achieve academic success and personal growth. BSCA focuses on fostering confident learners who are prepared for further education and responsible citizenship. Daily routines, including morning form time, help reinforce positive attitudes towards learning and build strong relationships between staff and students.
As a community-based institution, BSCA is dedicated to serving its diverse student population and their families. The school prioritizes the holistic development of its pupils, aiming to equip them with the skills and values necessary to thrive in society.
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Key details
- LA
- Bolton
- Age range
- 3 - 16
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST
- Capacity
- 1186
- Pupils
- 1020
- Boys
- 511
- Girls
- 509
- FSM %
- 51.50
- Open date
- 2018-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1020 | 511 | 509 | 1186 | 51.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1051 | 560 | 491 | 1186 | 51.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1046 | 559 | 487 | 1186 | 48.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1046 | 559 | 487 | 1186 | 48.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1087 | 573 | 514 | 1186 | 45.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1134 | 578 | 556 | 1186 | 40.60 |
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