St James's Church of England High School Catchment Area
St James's Church of England High School is a academy converter secondary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1064 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,064
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
St James's Church of England High School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St James's Church of England High School is managed by Bolton and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bolton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Lucas Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9RU
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144046
Other Secondary Schools in Bolton
If St James's Church of England High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.
Westhoughton High School Catchment Area
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Turton School Catchment Area
Community school · BL7 9LT
St Joseph's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BL6 6HW
Thornleigh Salesian College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BL1 6PQ
Ladybridge High School Catchment Area
Community school · BL3 4NG
Essa Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BL3 3HH
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Frequently Asked Questions — St James's Church of England High School
Is St James's Church of England High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St James's Church of England High School currently has 1064 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St James's Church of England High School? ▾
St James's Church of England High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bolton before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St James's Church of England High School cover? ▾
St James's Church of England High School is a secondary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St James's Church of England High School? ▾
St James's Church of England High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.