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Thornleigh Salesian College

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Thornleigh Salesian College

Sharples Park, Astley Bridge, Bolton, BL1 6PQ

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,576
Ages
11-18
FSM
28.9%
Attainment 8
45.6
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2011

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.0%
Basics 9-5
41.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
27.0%
EBacc APS
3.86
EBacc 9-5
9.9%
EBacc 9-4
16.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.28
A*-A Grades
27.3%
A*-B Grades
57.7%
AAB+ %
13.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 104 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Thornleigh Salesian College

Thornleigh Salesian College is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2011 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.6. The school has around 1,576 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Sharples Park, Bolton, BL1 6PQ | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Thornleigh Salesian College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2019 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2019 — School remains Good
  3. Sept 2011 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Thornleigh Salesian College

What is Thornleigh Salesian College's Ofsted rating?
Thornleigh Salesian College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2011 inspection.
What are Thornleigh Salesian College's latest exam results?
Thornleigh Salesian College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Thornleigh Salesian College located?
Thornleigh Salesian College is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL1 6PQ).
How many pupils attend Thornleigh Salesian College?
Thornleigh Salesian College has around 1,576 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Thornleigh Salesian College with other schools?
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