St Catherine's CofE Primary School
100%
Capacity
236
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Catherine's CofE Primary School
St Catherine's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 236 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Catherine's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Graham, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11154th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 79th out of 87 in Bolton.
St Catherine's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 30 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Catherine's CofE Primary School include Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Dance, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Film Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, St Catherine's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Greenstone Avenue, Bolton, Bolton, BL6 5SJ |
| Headteacher | Karen Graham |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 236 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.7% |
| School Capacity | 236 / 236 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11154th of 13,686
Nationally
1643rd of 2,065
In North West
79th of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
48%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Greenstone Avenue, Bolton
Bolton, BL6 5SJ
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