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OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 151026

St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth

Academy converter · Bolton · BL4 8AP

Ages 5–11 · 154 pupils · Bolton

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Ofsted

Good

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-06-29

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill73%

154 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
154
Boys / girls
71 / 83
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
154 / 210 (73%)
Free school meals
37%
FSM pupils
57
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ARCHBISHOP TEMPLE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ARCHBISHOP TEMPLE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Barr

Location

Address
Church Road, Kearsley
Postcode
BL4 8AP
Town
Bolton
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Bolton
District
Bolton
Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–11, in Bolton, Bolton, 154 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 37%. 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

  • Kearsley West Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Bolton · BL4 9BZ · Bolton

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM32.9%
    • 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

    0.4 miles away

  • All Saints CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Bolton · BL4 7PY · Bolton

    Ages 2–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM29.8%
    • Demand1.50

    0.6 miles away

  • Queensbridge Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Bolton · BL4 7BL · Bolton

    Ages 3–11

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

    0.7 miles away

  • Prestolee Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Manchester · M26 1HJ · Bolton

    Ages 3–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM13.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.7 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

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Emma Barr
Telephone
01204333101
Website
www.st-johns-kearsley.bolton.sch.uk/

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