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Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 901 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

901

Pupils

900

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy is managed by Bolton and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 901 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bolton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Greenland Road, Bolton, BL4 0HT
Local authority
Bolton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
35.3% of pupils
DfE URN
151356

Other Secondary Schools in Bolton

If Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy

Is Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy currently has 901 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy?

Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary 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 Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy cover?

Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy?

Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.