The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 359
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 48.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- ARCHBISHOP TEMPLE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Booth (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hillside Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 9QB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth's Ofsted rating?
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth?
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth currently has 359 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth take?
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth?
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth is in Bolton, BL4 9QB, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth have a sixth form?
No, St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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