St Joseph's RC High School Catchment Area
St Joseph's RC High School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1051 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
1,051
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
St Joseph's RC High School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St Joseph's RC 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.
Find Bolton catchment area documents →St Joseph's RC High School — School Information
- Full address
- Sefton Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6HW
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 21.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105262
Other Secondary Schools in Bolton
If St Joseph's RC High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.
Westhoughton High School Catchment Area
Community school · BL5 3BZ
Turton School Catchment Area
Community school · BL7 9LT
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
Kearsley Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BL4 8HY
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Frequently Asked Questions — St Joseph's RC High School
Is St Joseph's RC High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St Joseph's RC High School currently has 1051 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 Joseph's RC High School? ▾
St Joseph's RC 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 Joseph's RC High School cover? ▾
St Joseph's RC 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 Joseph's RC High School? ▾
St Joseph's RC High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.