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Birtenshaw School Bolton

Special school

Birtenshaw School Bolton

Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9AB

Non-maintained special school
Pupils
129
Ages
3-19
FSM
7.8%
Capacity
140
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

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 (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Birtenshaw School Bolton

Birtenshaw School Bolton is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). The school has around 129 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Darwen Road, Bolton, BL7 9AB | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Birtenshaw School Bolton, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Birtenshaw School Bolton

What is Birtenshaw School Bolton's Ofsted rating?
Birtenshaw School Bolton received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
Where is Birtenshaw School Bolton located?
Birtenshaw School Bolton is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL7 9AB).
How many pupils attend Birtenshaw School Bolton?
Birtenshaw School Bolton has around 129 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Birtenshaw School Bolton with other schools?
View Birtenshaw School Bolton's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bolton.