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St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
Bolton·North West·Academy
PrimaryAcademyAges 2–11Co-edChurch of England
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St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth is a primary academy in Bolton, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth has 45% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 27.0%, 33% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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At St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
61% met the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths.
The teacher turnover rate at St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth is 27.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
19% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
0/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
0/mo
NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 14.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
20
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Moses Gate Rail Station
1.5km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Bolton area
3.0
Below Average
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Data Score
Computed from 11 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.