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St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
Hillside Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 9QB, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.6 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
359
Capacity
362
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 67% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 45% nationally. While the higher standard achievement is lower at 8%, the overall parent satisfaction and community engagement suggest a supportive environment for children's growth.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.2%
Black African12.3%
Asian Pakistani10.0%
Other7.8%
White Other3.3%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.54344, -2.40880 · BL4 9QB
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN142944
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth rated by Ofsted?
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth a good school?
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth scores 54.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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