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Birtenshaw School Bolton

Special schoolData as of May 2026

Birtenshaw School Bolton

Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9AB

Non-maintained special school · Ages 3–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

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Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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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

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

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

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Nearby secondary schools

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0.45 km away · Community school
Good
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0.75 km away · Academy converter
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Canon Slade School
1 km away · Academy converter
Good
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
2.14 km away · Other independent school
Thornleigh Salesian College
2.2 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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.
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