The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 35.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kelly Watson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Presto Street, Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8AJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre
Nursery · Very close
Kearsley West Primary School
Primary · 621m away
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 638m away
All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 851m away
Queensbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kearsley Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Prestolee Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Ferns Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy take?
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is in Bolton, BL4 8AJ, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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