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St James's Church of England High School

Academy converter · Bolton · BL4 9RU

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

1,053

Local authority

Bolton

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Bolton, Bolton, 1,053 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 20.1%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Bolton
149
Secondary schools in Bolton
19
Academies among open schools in Bolton
33% (49)
Open schools in BL4
21
Secondary in BL4
4
Open schools in Bolton LA
148
Secondary in Bolton LA
19

Nearby secondary 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

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
144046

Location

Address
Lucas Road, Farnworth
Postcode
BL4 9RU
Town
Bolton
County
Greater Manchester
Local authority
Bolton

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,053
Boys / girls
541 / 512
School capacity
1,050
Capacity fill
1,053 / 1,050 (100%)
Free school meals
20.1%
FSM pupils
212
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Academy trust: THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST
Academy trust
THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01204333000
Website
http://www.st-james.bolton.sch.uk/

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