St James's Church of England High School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 53.5 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 53.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 76%
- 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:
- -0.07
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.27, 0.12]
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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 Church of England 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 (Church of England). 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 | 53.5 | — | 75.8% | 38.2% | 4.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 209 | 47.9 | -0.07 | 65.1% | 30.1% | 4.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 209 | 49.0 | -0.24 | 69.0% | 41.0% | 4.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 211 | 50.1 | -0.39 | 74.0% | 44.0% | 4.4 |
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School information
| URN | 144046 |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Catherine Anderson |
| Trust | THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | BL4 9RU |
| Latest pupils | 207 |
| FSM eligible | 19.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Lucas Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 9RU
http://www.st-james.bolton.sch.uk/View local authority page1204333000| DfE number | 5400 |
| UKPRN | 10064724 |
| Opened | 1 Dec 2017 |
| GIAS updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 12 Dec 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 2 Nov 2022 |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2022 |