Open State Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Joseph's RC High School

Sefton Lane, Bolton, BL6 6HW
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St Joseph's RC High School
Bolton, BL6 6HW
1,051 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
21.30% FSM %
543 Boys
508 Girls
About St Joseph's RC High School

Located in Bolton (BL6 6HW), St Joseph's RC High School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Bolton.

It has 1,051 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: A McCabe.

Data for St Joseph's RC High School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Bolton
Region North West
Administrative District Bolton
Parliamentary Constituency Bolton West
Ward Horwich South & Blackrod
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10017734
URN 105262
Data Last Updated 13-10-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Patti Jones Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Timothy Arkwright Governor 14/11/2023 13/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lyndsey Doyle Governor 26/10/2023 25/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Hilary Freeman Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Alison Gordon Governor 03/10/2023 02/10/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Angela Halliwell Governor 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kimberely Harris Governor 19/10/2023 18/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Father Richard Howard Governor 20/06/2023 19/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Pauline Lawman Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Headteacher Anthony McCabe Governor 02/05/2017 02/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John McManus Governor 21/01/2026 20/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Julia Riewald Governor 02/11/2022 01/11/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Claypool Primary School
0.4 km • Bolton
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Chorley New Road Primary Academy
0.63 km • Bolton
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St Mary's RC Primary School
0.65 km • Horwich, Bolton
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Lever Park School
1.22 km • Bolton
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Horwich Parish CofE Primary School
1.58 km • Bolton
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St Catherine's CofE Primary School
2 km • Bolton
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Joseph's RC High School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bolton, Bolton.
St Joseph's RC High School has 1,051 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
St Joseph's RC High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at St Joseph's RC High School is: Non-selective.
Yes, St Joseph's RC High School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Joseph's RC High School is Mr A McCabe.
St Joseph's RC High School is at Sefton Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6HW, in the Bolton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Joseph's RC High School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Joseph's RC High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr A McCabe
Sefton Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6HW
01204697456
www.stjosephsbolton.org.uk
Location
BL6 6HW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105262
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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