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St Joseph's RC High School

St Joseph's RC High School, Bolton
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St Joseph's RC High School

Sefton Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6HW

A Good-rated secondary school in Bolton.

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,051
Ages
11-16
FSM
21.3%
Attainment 8
44.8
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.1%
Basics 9-5
49.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
41.1%
EBacc APS
3.99
EBacc 9-5
17.4%
EBacc 9-4
25.1%
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About St Joseph's RC High School

St Joseph's RC High School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 103 responses), 86% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.8. The school has around 1,051 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Sefton Lane, Bolton, BL6 6HW | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Joseph's RC High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Good
  2. Dec 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Mar 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's RC High School

What is St Joseph's RC High School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's RC High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about St Joseph's RC High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 103 responses): 86% of parents would recommend St Joseph's RC High School.
What are St Joseph's RC High School's latest exam results?
St Joseph's RC High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Joseph's RC High School located?
St Joseph's RC High School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL6 6HW).
How many pupils attend St Joseph's RC High School?
St Joseph's RC High School has around 1,051 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Joseph's RC High School with other schools?
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