St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Presto Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 8AJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Bolton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 33rd of 86 primary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 April 2024, report published 12 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
Pupils enjoy being part of this caring school community. Many pupils join the school at different times in the academic year, often from abroad. They are warmly welcomed and quickly become part of the school family. Pupils feel happy and safe in school. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils live up to these expectations. They listen attentively in lessons and work cooperatively together. Pupils achieve well. Children in the early years thrive. They settle quickly into the school routines. Children benefit from meaningful interactions with adults. They are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps. Pupils are proud of their school. They said that teachers want them to be the best versions of themselves. Pupils relish the high-quality experiences that the school provides for them. For example, pupils take part in a wide range of visits in the community and residential trips that take them further afield. These help pupils to develop essential life skills, and together these experiences prepare them remarkably well for life outside school. Pupils behave well. They are typically polite and courteous towards each other and to visitors. Staff know pupils well. There is a strong culture of mutual respect.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not revisit learning regularly enough to support pupils to embed key knowledge in their long-term memories. As a result, there are some minor inconsistencies in how well pupils recall what they have been taught. The school should review the way that it supports and helps pupils to remember key learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
185 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kearsley West Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 58% met the expected standard |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 66% met the expected standard |
| Queensbridge Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Catherine Callow
- Phone
- 01204332658
- Address
- Presto Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 8AJ
- Local authority
- Bolton
- URN
- 147631
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.