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St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth

Church Road, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8AP

A Good-rated primary school in Bolton.

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Church of England

Pupils

171

Ages

5-11

FSM

32.7%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2022

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About St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth

St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth is a primary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). The school has around 171 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Church Road, Bolton, BL4 8AP | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2022 — Good
Jun 2022 — Good (predecessor: St John CofE Primary School, Kearsley)
Jun 2013 — Good (predecessor: St John CofE Primary School, Kearsley)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth

What is St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth's Ofsted rating?

St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

Where is St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth located?

St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth is a primary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL4 8AP).

How many pupils attend St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth?

St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth has around 171 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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