St Joseph's RC High School
Voluntary aided school
Bolton, BL6 6HW
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 43% in England
8 of 16 in Bolton
Pupils
1,047
First preferences per place
1.06
2026/27
Absence
7.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | 45.9 | 44.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51% | 53% | 50% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 45% | 37% | 36% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.11 | -0.14 | — |
70% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Rivington and Blackrod High School · 1.9 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- Ladybridge High School · 2.6 mi · Good · Bottom 34% in England
- Smithills School · 3.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 12% in England
- Thornleigh Salesian College · 3.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 49% in England
- Bolton Muslim Girls School · 3.9 mi · Not judged · Top 13% in England
- Eden Boys' School, Bolton · 3.9 mi · No rating · Top 23% in England
The neighbourhood
St Joseph's RC High School is in Horwich South & Middlebrook (typical home £230,000).
What is St Joseph's RC High School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's RC High School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does St Joseph's RC High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Joseph's RC High School is in the top 43% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.