Compare Beacon Primary School and St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and The Olive School, Bolton

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Beacon Primary School (Primary) in Bolton; St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Primary) in Bolton; The Olive School, Bolton (Primary) in Bolton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Beacon Primary School, St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and The Olive School, Bolton. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led and free schools type located around Bolton, Greater Manchester. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Olive School, Bolton), published Sep 2019. The lowest is 2 (Beacon Primary School), published May 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 850, typical FSM 35–40%, range 15–20%–60–65%; spread across trusts such as Forward as One Church of England Multi Academy Trust, ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST and STAR ACADEMIES.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Beacon Primary School BL6 7AL	St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy BL4 8AJ	The Olive School, Bolton BL1 8HT
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Free schools
Location	Bolton Greater Manchester BL6 7AL	Bolton Greater Manchester BL4 8AJ	Bolton Greater Manchester BL1 8HT
Latest Ofsted	2 25 May 2023	2 12 Jun 2024	1 16 Sep 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	220	210	420
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Forward as One Church of England Multi Academy Trust	ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST	STAR ACADEMIES
Website	www.beacon.bolton.sch.uk	www.stgregorys.stoccat.org.uk	www.olivebolton.com
Telephone	01204333545	01204332658	01204867890
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Beacon Primary School

BL6 7AL

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL6 7AL
Ofsted: 2 25 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Forward as One Church of England Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.beacon.bolton.sch.uk
Telephone: 01204333545

St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

BL4 8AJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL4 8AJ
Ofsted: 2 12 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stgregorys.stoccat.org.uk
Telephone: 01204332658

The Olive School, Bolton

BL1 8HT

Phase / Type: Primary • Free schools
Location: Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL1 8HT
Ofsted: 1 16 Sep 2019
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: STAR ACADEMIES
Website: www.olivebolton.com
Telephone: 01204867890

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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