St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
91%
Capacity
191
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 191 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kelly Watson, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2185th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 87 in Bolton.
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 18 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Cricket, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Art Club, Coding, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Presto Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL4 8AJ |
| Headteacher | Kelly Watson |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 191 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.1% |
| School Capacity | 191 / 210 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2185th of 13,686
Nationally
298th of 2,065
In North West
19th of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
77%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
42
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Presto Street, Bolton
Bolton, BL4 8AJ
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