A good academy converter school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth.
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"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you, plans to give you hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11"
St John CE Primary School Farnworth is a Church of England primary school with a Christian ethos; the school emphasizes its Christian vision and values and is described as living out the Christian vision through established values. The SIAMS content notes the foundation as a church school and highlights the FREKLE values (Forgiveness, Respect, Encouragement, Kindness, Love, Equality) shaping interactions.
Headteacher Mrs Emma Barr conveys a warm welcome, emphasising that St John’s is a nurturing, inclusive school rooted in a Christian vision (Jeremiah 29:11). She states every child is precious and unique, no child is forgotten, and the school combines high expectations with creative teaching, offering a broad and rich curriculum and a strong partnership with families.
The school states it is committed to an inclusive, supportive environment for all pupils with SEND. SEND information is available in the SEND Policy and SEND Information Report. The SENDCo is Mrs B Whittaker. The school uses a graduated Assess–Plan–Do–Review approach, with personalised learning support plans, targeted interventions, trained staff, reasonable adjustments, and strong links with external agencies. It emphasizes nurture as a core principle and collaboration with parents/carers and professionals to ensure appropriate support.
St John CE Primary School Farnworth is described as an Academy with the Academy Trust as the admissions authority. The published Reception PAN for 2026 is 30. If applications exceed places, oversubscription criteria apply in order: 1) Children in Public Care / looked after children and previously looked after children adopted or under special guardianship, 2) Children with medical or social needs that mean the school is the best fit, 3) Children whose parent(s) regularly worship at St John’s Church (12-month period 1 November to 31 October prior to application), 4) Children whose parent(s) regularly worship at another church within the parish (or a local Churches Together organisation), 5) Children with an older brother or sister attending the school, 6) Children who live within the parish, 7) All other children. The policy also covers siblings across multiple births and appeals via Bolton Council. The normal admissions process is coordinated by Bolton Council.