St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth
81%
Capacity
171
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth
St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 171 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Barr, it falls under Bolton local authority.
St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 15 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 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 John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth include Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL4 8AP |
| Headteacher | Emma Barr |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 171 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.7% |
| School Capacity | 171 / 210 (81% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
32
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Road, Bolton
Bolton, BL4 8AP
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