St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth is a academy converter located in Bolton, within the Bolton local authority. The school plays an important role in the local community and forms part of the state funded education system in England.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 2 to 11. It currently has 359 pupils on roll with space for 362, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 15 October 2024, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.