Is St Gregory's RC Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 30 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 16th of 92 primary schools in Bolton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Gregory's RC Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 82% of pupils at St Gregory's RC Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Gregory's RC Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Gregory's RC Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Gregory's RC Primary School

Officially St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Presto Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 8AJ

Local ranking16th of 92 primary schools in Bolton

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 April 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 82.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 86.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 86.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 28

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 191
Boys: 84 (45%)
Girls: 101 (55%)
Capacity: 210 (88% full)
SEND: 18.9%
FSM Eligible: 35.6%
EAL: 27.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.2%
SEN Support: 14.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,848/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 47.1%
Black African: 21.5%
Asian Pakistani: 10.5%
White Other: 6.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.7%
Asian Indian: 2.6%
Other: 2.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.1%

47.1%

White British

21.5%

Black African

10.5%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01204332658

office@stgregorys.stoccat.org.uk

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Presto Street

Bolton, North West

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Administrative

URN: 147631
UKPRN: 10084990
Establishment No.: 2026
Trust: ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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