The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.1
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 129 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 861
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Trust
- THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Beverley Scott-Herron
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Grammar School Road, Latchford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlderman Bolton Primary School
Primary · Very close
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 395m away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 497m away
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Priestley College
16 plus · 1.2km away
Bradshaw Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School a selective school?
No. Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School?
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School currently has 861 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School take?
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School?
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is in Warrington, WA4 1JL, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School have a sixth form?
No, Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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