St Joseph's RC High School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 44.8 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 44.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 59%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.14
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.34, 0.06]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 207 | 44.8 | — | 59.4% | 41.1% | 4.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 212 | 45.9 | -0.14 | 63.2% | 37.7% | 4.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 203 | 47.8 | -0.11 | 63.0% | 47.0% | 4.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 179 | 52.0 | -0.09 | 73.0% | 50.0% | 4.6 |
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School information
| URN | 105262 |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher A McCabe |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | BL6 6HW |
| Latest pupils | 207 |
| FSM eligible | 21.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Sefton Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6HW
www.stjosephsbolton.org.uk1204697456| DfE number | 4609 |
| UKPRN | 10017734 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 13 Oct 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 8 May 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Publication date | 8 May 2025 |