St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill
94%
Capacity
424
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 424 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Robinson, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6735th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 87 in Bolton.
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 46 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Library, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Athletics, Dance, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Film Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Hindley Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Bolton, BL5 2JU |
| Headteacher | Joanne Robinson |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 424 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.9% |
| School Capacity | 424 / 450 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 May 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6735th of 13,686
Nationally
967th of 2,065
In North West
47th of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
84
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hindley Road, Westhoughton, Bolton
Bolton, BL5 2JU
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