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St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth

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St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth

Hillside Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9QB

Academy converter
Church of England
Pupils
359
Ages
2-11
FSM
48.8%
Capacity
362
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2024

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard2024/25

Reading
79.0%
Writing
73.0%
Maths
77.0%
RWM Combined
67.0%

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About St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth

St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth is a primary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 67% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 359 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Hillside Avenue, Bolton, BL4 9QB | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024Good
  2. May 2019Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth

What is St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth's Ofsted rating?
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth's latest exam results?
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth: KS2 2024/25: 67% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth located?
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth is a primary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL4 9QB).
How many pupils attend St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth?
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth has around 359 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth with other schools?
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