St James's Church of England High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St James's Church of England High School
Address: Lucas Road, Farnworth
Town/City: Bolton
County: Greater Manchester
Postcode: BL4 9RU
Telephone Number: 01204 333000
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: The Bishop Fraser Trust
Sponsor: The Bishop Fraser Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Anderson
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1053 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.1%

Location and administration

URN: 144046
DfE Number: 350/5400
UKPRN: 10064724
UPRN: 200002563284
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton South and Walkden (E14001111)
Electoral Ward: Farnworth South (E05014823)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 372403E, 405494N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 32' 45.57" N 2° 25' 4.13" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGHWJ+9V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Highfield Primary School (0.3km)
  3. St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth (0.6km)
  4. Harper Green School (0.7km)
  5. The Ferns Primary Academy (0.7km)
  6. Queensbridge Primary School (0.9km)
  7. Cherry Tree Primary School (0.9km)
  8. Green Fold School (1.0km)
  9. The Orchards Nursery School (1.0km)
  10. Dukesgate Academy (1.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Catherine Anderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Emma Louise Blakeman - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 June 2029.
  • Rev Simon David James Cook - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Dr Rachel Crossley - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 April 2030.
  • Mrs Kaye Louise Davies-Cooper - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 January 2030.
  • Mrs Jane Dearden - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 October 2028.
  • Miss Susan Ruth Mapledoram - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 September 2025.
  • Mrs Lesley Jean Marsh - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 January 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 3 January 2026.
  • Mr Robert Albert McIntyre - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 September 2018 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 5 September 2026.
  • Dr Stanley Njuangang - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Mrs Anne Nugent - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 June 2029.
  • Mrs Katherine Sylvia Nuttall - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 June 2029.