St Joseph's RC High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Joseph's RC High School
Address: Sefton Lane, Horwich
Town/City: Bolton
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL6 6HW
Telephone Number: 01204 697456
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr A McCabe
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1047 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.5%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • PD - Physical Disability
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 105262
DfE Number: 350/4609
UKPRN: 10017734
UPRN: 200002548620
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton West (E14001112)
Electoral Ward: Horwich South & Blackrod (E05014828)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 365118E, 410119N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 13.65" N 2° 31' 41.76" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHFPC+VM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Timothy Joseph Arkwright - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 November 2027.
  • Mrs Lyndsey Michelle Doyle - Governor. Appointed on 26 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 October 2027.
  • Mrs Hilary Freeman - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Alison Gordon - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 29 April 2026.
  • Mrs Angela Halliwell - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
  • Mrs Kimberely Harris - Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 October 2027.
  • Father Richard Howard - Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 June 2027.
  • Mrs Patti Jones - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Pauline Lawman - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Headteacher Anthony McCabe - Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 May 2030.
  • Mr John Brendan Larkin McManus - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Mrs Julia Riewald - Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 November 2026.
  • Mrs Victoria Louise Sherrington - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 December 2027.
  • Mrs Anita Spibey - Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 February 2028.
  • Dr Rakesh Kantilal Thaker - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 12 October 2030.