Open State Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Columba's RC Primary School

Ripley Street, Bolton, BL2 3AR
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St Columba's RC Primary School
Bolton, BL2 3AR
236 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
30.10% FSM %
106 Boys
130 Girls
About St Columba's RC Primary School

St Columba's RC Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Bolton, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 236 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Sarah Deary.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bolton or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bolton
Region North West
Administrative District Bolton
Parliamentary Constituency Bolton North East
Ward Bradshaw
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10070786
URN 105220
Data Last Updated 09-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Ann Gracie Chair of Governors 06/07/2022 06/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Kath Baker Governor 01/09/2016 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr John Carroll Governor 19/11/2024 18/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Deary Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Patricia Grogan Governor 19/05/2023 18/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Hamilton Governor 31/10/2022 01/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Zach Howarth Governor 07/02/2025 06/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Helen Reddy Governor 24/02/2022 23/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carol Yates Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Young Governor 11/02/2022 01/09/2025 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Columba's RC Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bolton, Bolton.
St Columba's RC Primary School has 236 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St Columba's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St Columba's RC Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Columba's RC Primary School is Mrs Sarah Deary.
St Columba's RC Primary School is at Ripley Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, BL2 3AR, in the Bolton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Columba's RC Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Columba's RC Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Deary
Ripley Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, BL2 3AR
01204333421
www.stcolumbasrcprimary.co.uk
Location
BL2 3AR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105220
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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