SchoolScoresSt James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Hindley Road, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2JU
01942 634688 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 January 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Bolton comparisons use the 44 of its 99 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 55 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 38th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 42nd highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 39th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 28th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 0% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 9% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern 41st highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 7% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 40th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bolton figures pool parents at the Bolton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
55 pupils in this year group.
65% — about the same as the Bolton average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bolton. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 50 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 40 |
| Of those, offered a place | 40 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 76 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 82nd highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 29.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 88th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 44th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 85th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 34.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 59th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 46th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 13.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 88th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.7 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 65th lowest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 18th highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 86% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.1 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 23rd highest of 99 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 77% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.4 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 45th highest of 98 state primary schools in Bolton. Higher than 44% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 12.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Eatock Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodland Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Atherton St George's CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meadowbank Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill's Ofsted rating?
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 January 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill?
74% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 40 families put St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill as their first choice for 50 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 40 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 105209.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.