Is St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth a primary or secondary school?

St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth is a primary school in Bolton, for ages 2–11.

Where is St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth?

St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth is in Bolton, BL4 9QB (Bolton local authority).

How many pupils attend St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth?

St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth has around 359 pupils on roll.

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St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth

Q: What is St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth's Ofsted rating?

St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth does not yet have a graded Ofsted inspection recorded.

Ages 2–11359 pupilsChurch of England

Bolton, BL4 9QB

Bolton

St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Bolton. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 359 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Bolton can view St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bolton (BL4 9QB), St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing

Attendance92.3%England avg 94.5%

Persistent absence26.4%England avg 14.3%

Pupils per teacher21.8England avg 20.9

Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals40.6%England avg 24.0%

English not first language29.1%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)-31%England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-3%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Bolton

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Queensbridge Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 mi The Ferns Primary AcademyGood · 0.4 mi Harper Green SchoolGood · 0.5 mi St James's Church of England High SchoolGood · 0.4 mi Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School0.5 mi North Walkden Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.7 mi

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