St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth
Academy converter primary school in Bolton (Bolton).
Location
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A very warm, welcome from myself and the team at St John s. I am incredibly proud to be the Headteacher of this amazing nurture school, serving the wonderful Farnworth community.
At St John s, everything we do is rooted in our Christian vision, inspired by the words of Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you, plans to give you hope and a future. We believe that every child is precious and unique, just like the lost sheep in Jesus parable (Luke 15).
At St John s, no child is ever forgotten or left behind - every individual matters, and we go the extra mile to ensure they feel valued, supported, and loved. St John's is a happy, inclusive school where we combine high expectations with creative teaching to provide irresistible learning opportunities for all.
Our classrooms are safe, nurturing spaces where children are encouraged to develop into confident, curious, and capable learners. We nurture the skills of creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking - skills that will support your child not only in school, but throughout their life.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Swimming
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 151026
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Constituency
- Bolton South and Walkden
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2024
Governing body (10 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Anne Quigley | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicky Nuttall | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Ben McKean | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Craig Thompson | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Cynthia Gethin | Local Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Emma Barr | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Susan Stevens | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Rebecca Greig | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Mary Fraser | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kaye Davies - Cooper | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Dr Steven Mann Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Victoria Gethin Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Katie Martin Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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