The short version
At capacity.
- The school is at capacity (153% full)
- 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 53.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- WOODBRIDGE TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Dawn Evans (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Stitch-MI Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBolton St Catherine's Academy
All-through · Very close
Harwood Meadows Primary School
Primary · 415m away
Red Lane Primary School
Primary · 724m away
Hardy Mill Primary School
Primary · 816m away
St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton
Primary · 1.2km away
Park School Teaching Service
Academy · 1.3km away
Forwards Centre
Academy · 1.3km away
Breightmet School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Firwood High School?
Firwood High School currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Firwood High School take?
Firwood High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Firwood High School?
Firwood High School is in Bolton, BL2 4HU, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Firwood High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Firwood High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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