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St James's Church of England High School

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St James's Church of England High School

Lucas Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9RU

Academy converter
Church of England
Pupils
1,064
Ages
11-16
FSM
19.7%
Attainment 8
53.4
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
33.5%
Basics 9-5
57.5%

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
38.2%
EBacc APS
4.68
EBacc 9-5
20.3%
EBacc 9-4
29.5%
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About St James's Church of England High School

St James's Church of England High School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.4. The school has around 1,064 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lucas Road, Bolton, BL4 9RU | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James's Church of England High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. Dec 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: St James's Church of England High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St James's Church of England High School

What is St James's Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?
St James's Church of England High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are St James's Church of England High School's latest exam results?
St James's Church of England High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St James's Church of England High School located?
St James's Church of England High School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL4 9RU).
How many pupils attend St James's Church of England High School?
St James's Church of England High School has around 1,064 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St James's Church of England High School with other schools?
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