St James's Church of England High School
URN: 144046 • Bolton BL4 9RU
Overview
- Name
- St James's Church of England High School
- URN
- 144046
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Anderson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01204333000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lucas Road, Bolton BL4 9RU
Summary
St James's Church of England High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bolton, with a current enrolment of 1,064 pupils and a capacity of 1,050. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where every student can achieve their full academic potential while developing into confident and compassionate individuals. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, "Caring for others † Achieving excellence," highlighting the importance of pastoral care alongside academic success.
The curriculum at St James's is designed to challenge students and encourage ambition, with a focus on high academic standards that consistently exceed national averages. The school prides itself on recruiting skilled teachers and investing in their professional development to inspire students. Support is tailored for those who may struggle, ensuring that all pupils receive the necessary assistance to thrive.
As a Church of England school, St James's welcomes students from various faith backgrounds, fostering an inclusive community grounded in Anglican values. The school aims to develop future leaders who are committed to serving their communities and making a positive impact on society.
The curriculum at St James's is designed to challenge students and encourage ambition, with a focus on high academic standards that consistently exceed national averages. The school prides itself on recruiting skilled teachers and investing in their professional development to inspire students. Support is tailored for those who may struggle, ensuring that all pupils receive the necessary assistance to thrive.
As a Church of England school, St James's welcomes students from various faith backgrounds, fostering an inclusive community grounded in Anglican values. The school aims to develop future leaders who are committed to serving their communities and making a positive impact on society.
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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
- THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1064
- Boys
- 552
- Girls
- 512
- FSM %
- 19.70
- Open date
- 2017-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1064 | 552 | 512 | 1050 | 19.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1051 | 552 | 499 | 1050 | 17.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1057 | 550 | 507 | 1050 | 15.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1057 | 550 | 507 | 1050 | 15.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1069 | 564 | 505 | 1050 | 14.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1071 | 562 | 509 | 1050 | 11.00 |
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