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Bolton St Catherine's Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Bolton St Catherine's Academy
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Bolton St Catherine's Academy
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Extra support helps pupils who fall behind to catch up quickly.
Academic Progress: Improvement noted in early years and primary; secondary pupils not achieving as they should.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behavior is improving but some secondary students still misbehave.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school and feel considered in terms of workload and well-being.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Uneven curriculum delivery in secondary affects student achievement.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Most teachers have secure subject knowledge, but some need further training.
Communication with Parents: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to express their opinion.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are responsive and deal with concerns effectively.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Significant improvements in early years and primary; however, more work needed in secondary.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Strong culture of vigilance; staff are trained and respond quickly.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Effective pastoral support and safeguarding arrangements.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Students behave well overall, but some secondary students disrupt learning.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Diverse range of activities, including sports and clubs, trips, and visits.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Daily RISE sessions help students settle and balance their day.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive impartial careers advice.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Careful curriculum planning in many subjects, but gaps in secondary.
Support for SEND: Specialist support and care for SEND pupils; inconsistent application across classes.
Subjects Offered: Broad and balanced in early years and primary; limited choice for modern foreign languages in key stage 3.
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Bolton St Catherine's Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1051 students from age 3-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-16 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.8 | 7.9 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 27% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 102 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 63.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 63.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 11.01% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 5.5 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 62.53% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.35% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 30% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 43.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 21.74% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 8.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.76 | 3.02 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 91.78% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 84.39% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 38.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 11.91% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 19.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.65% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.7% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.75 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 33.16% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 45.87% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 20.9% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 10.1% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 14.23% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.97 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 88.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 83.39% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 41.91% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 11.91% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 20.65% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.17% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.48% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 29.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 15% | 29.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 44.47% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 19.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 8% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 11.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.52 | 3.05 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.8% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 146 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.35% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 40.85% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.15% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 21.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.45% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.15% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.48% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.11% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.67% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.96 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.44% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 153 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.44% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 20.19% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.63% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.14 | 26.35 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 20.14 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.23% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 334 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 58.14% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.43% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17.86% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.86% | 8.8% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bolton St Catherine's Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
