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St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth

Voluntary controlled school · Bolton · BL4 9QB

Ages 2–11 · Bolton

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
362
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary controlled school

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary controlled school
Headteacher
Mrs Janet Scott

Location

Address
Hillside Avenue, Farnworth
Postcode
BL4 9QB
Town
Bolton
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Bolton
District
Bolton
Constituency
Bolton South East
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban major conurbation

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 2–11, in Bolton, Bolton. Notable characteristics: nursery. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Manchester.

Open schools in Bolton
149
Primary schools in Bolton
98
Academies among open schools in Bolton
33% (49)
Open schools in BL4
21
Primary in BL4
13
Open schools in Bolton LA
148
Primary in Bolton LA
97

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BoltonNear BL4

  • Queensbridge Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Bolton · BL4 7BL · Bolton

    Ages 3–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM39.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.3 miles away

  • The Ferns Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Bolton · BL4 0DA · Bolton

    Ages 3–11

    • KS287%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM32.0%
    • Demand1.00

    0.4 miles away

  • St Peter's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Bolton · BL4 9JT · Bolton

    Ages 4–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM28.7%
    • Demand1.61

    0.6 miles away

  • Highfield Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Bolton · BL4 0AP · Bolton

    Ages 4–11

    • KS276%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM25.0%
    • Demand0.90

    0.6 miles away

  • Dukesgate Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Salford · M38 9HF · Salford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence8.0%
    • FSM63.0%
    • Demand1.03

    0.7 miles away

  • North Walkden Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Manchester · M28 3QD · Salford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM45.0%
    • Demand1.10

    0.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Janet Scott

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