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St Joseph's RC High School
Sefton Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6HW, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.6 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,051
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to student success, reflected in 70% of pupils achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school’s GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.8 places it in the top 56% nationally, and a commendable 86% of parents express satisfaction with their children's education. However, the EBacc entry rate of 41% may indicate limited opportunities for some students in this area.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.8 | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 41% | Top 43% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 43% UK |
Parent View (103 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
91%
School keeps me informed
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
Behaviour is good
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School has high expectations
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
School supports development
85%
Progress is communicated
83%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.0%
White Other4.3%
Mixed Other3.6%
Black African3.0%
Asian Indian1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Other1.2%
Other1.1%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.58649, -2.52840 · BL6 6HW
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105262
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjosephsbolton.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's RC High School rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's RC High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is St Joseph's RC High School a good school?
St Joseph's RC High School scores 56.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Joseph's RC High School?
Based on 103 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's RC High School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Joseph's RC High School in GCSEs?
St Joseph's RC High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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