The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 286 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 113 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,126
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 45%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- LEVERHULME ACADEMY CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND COMMUNITY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Sally Heppenstall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Harper Green Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Ferns Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Primary · 503m away
Queensbridge Primary School
Primary · 592m away
Highfield Primary School
Primary · 646m away
St James's Church of England High School
Secondary · 680m away
Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 839m away
All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lord's School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harper Green School a selective school?
No. Harper Green School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harper Green School's Ofsted rating?
Harper Green School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harper Green School?
Harper Green School currently has 1,126 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harper Green School take?
Harper Green School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harper Green School?
Harper Green School is in Bolton, BL4 0DH, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harper Green School have a sixth form?
No, Harper Green School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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