St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth
Academy converterPrimaryAges 5–11MixedChurch of England
Church Road, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8AP
Headteacher · Mrs Emma Barr
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Key facts
Pupils154Capacity 210
OfstedGoodInspected 29 June 2022
TrustArchbishop Temple Church of England Multi Academy Trust
Free school meals37%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 29 June 2022 (as St John CofE Primary School, Kearsley).
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Bolton council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in BoltonNearby schools for the same ages
- St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy0.0 mi
- Kearsley West Primary School0.4 mi
- St Peter's CofE Primary School0.4 mi
- All Saints CofE Primary School0.6 mi
- Queensbridge Primary School0.7 mi