St James's Church of England High School
Academy converter
Bolton, BL4 9RU
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 30% in England
6 of 16 in Bolton
Pupils
1,053
First preferences per place
1.60
2026/27
Absence
6.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | 47.9 | 53.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 49% | 58% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 55% | 53% | 60% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.24 | -0.07 | — |
82% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Harper Green School · 0.4 mi · Good · Bottom 29% in England
- Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy · 0.7 mi · Requires improvement
- Star Salford Academy · 1.2 mi · No rating
- King's Leadership Academy Bolton · 1.3 mi · Good · Top 46% in England
- Kearsley Academy · 1.4 mi · Good · Top 27% in England
- Essa Academy · 1.4 mi · Report card · Top 40% in England
The neighbourhood
St James's Church of England High School is in Highfield & New Bury (typical home £181,500).
What is St James's Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?
St James's Church of England High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does St James's Church of England High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St James's Church of England High School is in the top 30% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.