The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 424
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 9.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Robinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Hindley Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2JU
Town setting
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St George's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Westhoughton High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
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St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill's Ofsted rating?
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill?
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill currently has 424 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill take?
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill?
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill is in Bolton, BL5 2JU, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill have a sixth form?
No, St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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