St Joseph's RC High School
URN: 105262 • Bolton BL6 6HW
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's RC High School
- URN
- 105262
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 50.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- A McCabe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01204697456
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sefton Lane, Bolton BL6 6HW
Summary
St Joseph's RC High School is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Bolton, serving a diverse student body of 1,051 pupils. Established in 1963 and under the trusteeship of the Salford Diocese, the school is committed to providing a Catholic education that integrates faith and learning. The school's ethos is rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, promoting values such as compassion, integrity, and service, while fostering a supportive community environment.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on Religious Studies, which all students study up to GCSE level. The school encourages academic excellence alongside personal development, offering a range of extracurricular activities and pastoral support to ensure each student can achieve their full potential. Community involvement is also a key aspect of school life, with students participating in charitable works through initiatives like the SVP Society.
St Joseph's prioritises the well-being of its students, aiming to create a secure and nurturing environment where individuality is respected. The school actively engages pupils in its religious life, encouraging participation in prayer, assemblies, and community service, thereby fostering a strong sense of belonging and responsibility within the wider world.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on Religious Studies, which all students study up to GCSE level. The school encourages academic excellence alongside personal development, offering a range of extracurricular activities and pastoral support to ensure each student can achieve their full potential. Community involvement is also a key aspect of school life, with students participating in charitable works through initiatives like the SVP Society.
St Joseph's prioritises the well-being of its students, aiming to create a secure and nurturing environment where individuality is respected. The school actively engages pupils in its religious life, encouraging participation in prayer, assemblies, and community service, thereby fostering a strong sense of belonging and responsibility within the wider world.
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Nearby alternatives
- Canon Slade CofE School (81.9)
- St James's Church of England High School (75.1)
- Bolton Muslim Girls School (70.2)
- Rivington and Blackrod High School (68.8)
- Turton School (65.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bolton
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1051
- Boys
- 543
- Girls
- 508
- FSM %
- 21.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1051 | 543 | 508 | 1050 | 21.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1045 | 534 | 511 | 1050 | 19.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1005 | 505 | 500 | 1050 | 17.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1005 | 505 | 500 | 1050 | 17.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 957 | 478 | 479 | 1050 | 13.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 922 | 461 | 461 | 938 | 11.30 |
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