St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bolton, North West BL4 8AP · Bolton
#1874 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#13700 of 15,697 nationally
About St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth
St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth is a academy primary located in Bolton, in the Bolton local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 154 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 21.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1874th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 154; capacity filled 73.3%.
There are 127 schools in Bolton; St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth ranks 107th 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%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)37%
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 John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 154
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 37%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 73.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
185 students · 79 m away
Kearsley West Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students · 577 m away
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
411 students · 655 m away
All Saints CofE Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
285 students · 918 m away
Kearsley Academy
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
768 students · 1.1 km away
Queensbridge Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
246 students · 1.1 km away
Prestolee Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students · 1.2 km away
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
357 students · 1.4 km away
The Ferns Primary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
445 students · 1.5 km away
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
183 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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Barton Clough Primary School
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155 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston
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155 students
Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Chorley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
156 students
Vickerstown School
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
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Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth a good school?
St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth has a Success Index (England) of 21.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1874 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 John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth rank in North West?
St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth ranks #1874 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #13700 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth?
St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth had 154 students in 2025.
Is St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth a primary school or a secondary school?
St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.