Open Other All-through Church of England Mixed

Bolton St Catherine's Academy

Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU
Part of: THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Bolton St Catherine's Academy
Bolton, BL2 4HU
1,020 Pupils
1,186 Capacity
3–16 Age Range
51.50% FSM %
511 Boys
509 Girls
About Bolton St Catherine's Academy

Bolton St Catherine's Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bolton, Bolton, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–16 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,020 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,186. Current headteacher: Gareth Watson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority Bolton
Region North West
Administrative District Bolton
Parliamentary Constituency Bolton North East
Ward Breightmet
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST
Opened 01-05-2018
UKPRN 10067377
URN 145314
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Lynn Jones Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 04/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Bagley Local Governor 30/09/2022 29/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor John Byrne Local Governor 30/09/2022 29/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Craig Gladwin Local Governor 14/10/2024 13/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Justin Hague Local Governor 30/09/2022 29/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Sir John Jones Local Governor 14/09/2021 31/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachael Lucas Local Governor 01/09/2017 30/04/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr John Miles Local Governor 30/11/2021 31/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Saunders Local Governor 06/07/2023 05/07/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Joanna Warburton Local Governor 21/11/2024 20/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Tarin Zuk Local Governor 21/11/2024 20/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Firwood High School
0.21 km • Bolton
Other
Harwood Meadows Primary School
0.61 km • Bolton
Other
Red Lane Primary School
0.66 km • Bolton
Other
Hardy Mill Primary School
0.96 km • Bolton
Other
Park School Teaching Service
1.12 km • Bolton
Other
Forwards Centre
1.15 km • Bolton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Bolton St Catherine's Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bolton, Bolton.
Bolton St Catherine's Academy has 1,020 pupils, with a capacity of 1,186.
Bolton St Catherine's Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
Yes, Bolton St Catherine's Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Bolton St Catherine's Academy is Mr Gareth Watson.
Bolton St Catherine's Academy is at Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU, in the Bolton local authority, North West.
Bolton St Catherine's Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Gareth Watson
Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU
01204332533
www.boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk/
Location
BL2 4HU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145314
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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