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Harper Green School

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Harper Green School

Harper Green Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0DH

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Pupils
1,126
Ages
11-16
FSM
45.0%
Attainment 8
42.8
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.8%
Basics 9-5
36.0%

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
30.4%
EBacc APS
3.69
EBacc 9-5
9.8%
EBacc 9-4
16.8%
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About Harper Green School

Harper Green School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. The school has around 1,126 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Harper Green Road, Bolton, BL4 0DH | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2023 — Good
  2. Feb 2020 — Requires improvement
  3. Oct 2015 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Harper Green School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Harper Green School

What is Harper Green School's Ofsted rating?
Harper Green School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Harper Green School's latest exam results?
Harper Green School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Harper Green School located?
Harper Green School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0DH).
How many pupils attend Harper Green School?
Harper Green School has around 1,126 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Harper Green School with other schools?
View Harper Green School'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.