Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents — updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Bolton St Catherine's Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bolton St Catherine's Academy is a academy converter special school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 3–16, with 1020 pupils, and a capacity of 1186 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.

3–16

Age range

1,020

Pupils

1,186

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Bolton St Catherine's Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Bolton St Catherine's Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. Bolton assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

For more information on how Bolton assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

Find Bolton catchment area documents →

Bolton St Catherine's Academy — School Information

Full address
Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU
Local authority
Bolton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Special
Age range
3–16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
51.5% of pupils
DfE URN
145314

Frequently Asked Questions — Bolton St Catherine's Academy

Is Bolton St Catherine's Academy oversubscribed?

Bolton St Catherine's Academy has a capacity of 1186 places and currently has 1020 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bolton.

What is the admissions policy for Bolton St Catherine's Academy?

Bolton St Catherine's Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bolton before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Bolton St Catherine's Academy cover?

Bolton St Catherine's Academy is a special school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 3–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.