St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth

URN: 142944 • Bolton BL4 9QB

Overview

Name
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
URN
142944
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ARCHBISHOP TEMPLE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lisa Belfield (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01204572587
Website
Visit
Address
Hillside Avenue, Bolton BL4 9QB

Summary

St James CofE Primary School, located in Farnworth, Bolton, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 359 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 362. The school operates from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm during term time, providing a supportive and nurturing environment where children can thrive. The headteacher, Mr C Booth, emphasizes the importance of a warm and inclusive school community, where every child is encouraged to discover their unique gifts and reach their full potential.

The school's ethos is rooted in Christian values, with a vision that inspires students to "Dream, Believe, Learn, Achieve." St James promotes respect, peace, love, forgiveness, honesty, and hope, integrating these values into the curriculum and daily school life. The curriculum is designed to be creative and inspiring, offering engaging lessons, trips, and opportunities for personal growth.

Support for students is a priority, with dedicated staff, including a SENDCo for special educational needs. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to experience the vibrant atmosphere and community spirit firsthand. For further information, parents can contact the school office or visit the website.

Key details

LA
Bolton
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ARCHBISHOP TEMPLE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
362
Pupils
359
Boys
184
Girls
175
FSM %
48.80
Open date
2016-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-05-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 359 184 175 362 48.80
2024-09-11 344 178 166 362 50.50
2023-09-11 354 171 183 362 53.20
2022-09-11 354 171 183 362 53.20
2021-09-11 355 182 173 362 52.10
2020-09-11 365 189 176 362 47.10

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