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St James's Church of England High School
Lucas Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 9RU, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.3 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,064
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates commendable academic performance, particularly in achieving an Attainment 8 score in the top 18% nationally. The percentage of students obtaining a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 82%, indicating solid foundational skills. However, the EBacc entry rate of 38% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging students to pursue a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 2 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 53.5 | Top 18% 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%. | 82% | Top 14% 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%. | 58% | Top 22% 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%. | 38% | Top 34% 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%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.0%
Black African13.3%
Asian Pakistani3.9%
Asian Indian3.8%
White Other3.7%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.54535, -2.41794 · BL4 9RU
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN144046
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-james.bolton.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St James's Church of England High School rated by Ofsted?
St James's Church of England High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 November 2022.
Is St James's Church of England High School a good school?
St James's Church of England High School scores 84.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St James's Church of England High School in GCSEs?
St James's Church of England High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.5. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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