A good academy converter school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Catherine's CofE Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023 | 108.0 | 107.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-2.5 per year)
Down -2.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"In God's Love, Together We Flourish"
Church of England Aided School; Christian values; member of The Bishop Fraser Trust.
Headteacher Mrs K Graham welcomes visitors to the website, describing St. Catherine’s as a school with a buzz of happy activity, positive relationships, a broad curriculum, and high standards, underpinned by Christian values. She invites families to visit to experience the school’s spirit and warmth.
Children are usually admitted at the beginning of the school year (September) in which their child turns five. Bolton Local Authority online application allows parents/carers to express at least 3 preferences in rank order and to state reasons for the preferences. For a church place, parents must complete a Supplementary Information Form. The Local Authority forwards information to St. Catherine’s in February for those who expressed a preference; the school’s Admissions committee ranks applications based on the school policy, and places are allocated by the Local Authority. If offered a place, reception settling-in activities and the Seeds and Gardeners buddy scheme are arranged. Nursery admissions can be made any time after birth with places normally from age 3; part-time or full-time places may be available. In-year admissions are via Bolton Local Authority; if a place is available the school considers the application following oversubscription criteria. Full details are in the Admissions Policy.