St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bolton, BL4 8AJ · Bolton · primary school
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27th of 88 primary schools in Bolton we can score, 97 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.2/10 against 1,986 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific trips or clubs are available this term?
What Ofsted said about St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Overview
Pupils enjoy being part of this “caring school community” where they feel “happy and safe.” The school maintains high expectations for achievement, with pupils behaving well and demonstrating a “strong culture of mutual respect.”
Strengths
- The early years provision is “exceptionally well prepared” for key stage 1, with a curriculum that allows children to “explore, take risks and to learn through play.”
- Personal development is outstanding, supported by an “exceptionally well designed” personal, social and health education curriculum that helps pupils keep safe and broaden their cultural understanding.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; the phonics programme is “well ordered,” helping most pupils become “accurate and fluent readers.”
- The wider curriculum is “exceptional,” offering a wide range of clubs, visits, and residential trips that develop essential life skills.
- Staff are well supported with training and workload, and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs “accurately identified” with appropriate support in place.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not revisit learning regularly enough, leading to “minor inconsistencies in how well pupils recall what they have been taught.” The school should review how it supports pupils to embed key knowledge in long-term memories.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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