St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
73%
Capacity
118
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
St Teresa'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 118 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jenni Willis, it falls under Bolton local authority.
St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 14 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Coding, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, St Teresa'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 | Redcar Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 1EN |
| Headteacher | Jenni Willis |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 118 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.7% |
| School Capacity | 118 / 161 (73% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
23
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Redcar Road, Bolton
Bolton, BL3 1EN
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