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St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth
Bolton·North West·Academy
PrimaryAcademyAges 5–11Co-edChurch of England
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St John Church of England 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.
The school has 171 pupils on roll, 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth has 171 pupils on roll.
23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
16% 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
St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
0/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
0/mo
NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 15.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.3
Bus Stops
15
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Farnworth Rail Station
0.3km away · 3 stations nearby
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
7.0
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Data Score
Computed from 5 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.