The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.7
0.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.21
Band 2Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 255 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 149 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,606
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Ms Sam Gorse (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Bromley Cross Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9LT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEagley Junior School
Primary · 366m away
Birtenshaw School Bolton
Special school · 452m away
Eagley Infant School
Primary · 686m away
Newfields School
Independent · 853m away
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
Primary · 952m away
The Oaks Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sharples Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sharples School Science Specialist College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Turton School a selective school?
No. Turton School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Turton School's Ofsted rating?
Turton School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Turton School?
Turton School currently has 1,606 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Turton School take?
Turton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Turton School?
Turton School is in Bolton, BL7 9LT, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Turton School have a sixth form?
Yes, Turton School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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