St James's Church of England High School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
PUPILS
1048
AGES
11 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Voluntary aided school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

This school has now become an academy. You can see the new school here

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(01/12/2011)
Full Report - All Reports
77%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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Lucas Road
Farnworth
Bolton
BL4 9RU
01204333000

School Description

St James's Church of England School and Sports College is a larger than average secondary school. It was awarded specialist sports college status in 2005. It draws students from a wide catchment area within and beyond Bolton. The proportion of students known to be eligible for free school meals is below average. It has a higher than average proportion of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds. The number of students with special educational needs and/or disabilities is just above average, although the percentage with a statement of special educational needs is below. The school has achieved a Sportsmark and the Basic Skills Agency Quality Mark. It has Healthy School status.

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