The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 129
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 7.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Caroline Turner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTurton School
Secondary · 452m away
Sharples Primary School
Primary · 678m away
Sharples School Science Specialist College
Secondary · 754m away
Sharples School
Secondary · 754m away
Eagley Junior School
Primary · 777m away
The Oaks Primary School
Primary · 794m away
Newfields School
Independent · 987m away
Canon Slade School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Birtenshaw School Bolton's Ofsted rating?
Birtenshaw School Bolton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birtenshaw School Bolton?
Birtenshaw School Bolton currently has 129 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birtenshaw School Bolton take?
Birtenshaw School Bolton caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Birtenshaw School Bolton?
Birtenshaw School Bolton is in Bolton, BL7 9AB, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birtenshaw School Bolton have a sixth form?
Yes, Birtenshaw School Bolton has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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