St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bolton, North West BL4 9QB · Bolton
#1060 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#8472 of 15,697 nationally
About St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth is a academy primary located in Bolton, in the Bolton local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 357 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 47.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1060th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (57th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 357; capacity filled 98.6%.
There are 127 schools in Bolton; St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth ranks 69th of 119 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)67%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)43.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 357
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 43.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 67%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Queensbridge Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
246 students · 465 m away
St James's Church of England High School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,053 students · 641 m away
The Ferns Primary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
445 students · 700 m away
Harper Green School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,070 students · 816 m away
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students · 834 m away
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
411 students · 917 m away
Highfield Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
412 students · 918 m away
Dukesgate Academy
Salford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students · 1.2 km away
North Walkden Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students · 1.2 km away
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
185 students · 1.4 km away
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Corrie Primary School
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Linaker Primary School
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St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth a good school?
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth has a Success Index (England) of 47.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1060 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth rank in North West?
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth ranks #1060 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #8472 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth?
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth had 357 students in 2025.
Is St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth a primary school or a secondary school?
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.