St Joseph's RC High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Address | Sefton Lane, BL6 6HW |
| School Website | www.stjosephsbolton.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1204697456 |
| URN | 105262 |
School Census
| Total | 1034 |
| Girls/Boys | 514/520 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.7%/50.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 200 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/12/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/12/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 19/03/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 06/12/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/03/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 18 March 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 06 December 2022 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 19 March 2019 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 02 June 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 January 2013 | Interim assessment | View |
| 22 June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 10 March 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 23 September 2008 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 14 February 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 17 September 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 37.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.99 |
| Progress 8 | -0.14 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | 47% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.21 |
| Progress 8 | -0.1 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.62 |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 475 |
| As first preference | 205 |
| As second preference | 179 |
| As third preference | 91 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 192 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 568 |
| As first preference | 228 |
| As second preference | 216 |
| As third preference | 124 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 504 |
| As first preference | 195 |
| As second preference | 210 |
| As third preference | 99 |
| Total Offers Made | 206 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 448 |
| As first preference | 188 |
| As second preference | 161 |
| As third preference | 98 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 186 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 471 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 187 |
| As third preference | 112 |
| Total Offers Made | 206 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 169 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 466 |
| As first preference | 179 |
| As second preference | 175 |
| As third preference | 111 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 439 |
| As first preference | 174 |
| As second preference | 170 |
| As third preference | 95 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 172 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 454 |
| As first preference | 200 |
| As second preference | 164 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 432 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 157 |
| As third preference | 93 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 425 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 155 |
| As third preference | 88 |
| Total Offers Made | 157 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 400 |
| As first preference | 176 |
| As second preference | 147 |
| As third preference | 77 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 64% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 18% |
| no | 82% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Chorley New Road Primary Academy
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
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St Mary's RC Primary School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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