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Turton School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,612

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Attainment 8

43.7

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Bolton

#1,989 of 3,216 nationally

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Turton School is a Community school secondary school in Bolton, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Turton School is a community school in Bolton, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,606 pupils on roll, of whom 23% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.7, placing the school #14 in Bolton and #1,989 of 3,216 nationally. 31.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 30 A-level subjects. 59.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 27.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.2 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.7

Grade 5+ E&M

31.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.4%

Entering EBacc45.10%

EBacc APS3.85

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48.30%

EBacc APS4.32

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.12

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS4.49

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.06

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS4.1

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

106

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*8.6%

Achieving A*–A27.1%

Achieving A*–B59.8%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate90.6%

A-level subjects offered30

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.33

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

134

Retention rate94.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

103

Retention rate90.30%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

108

Retention rate92.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 March 2024

Inspection Report

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22 January 2019

Inspection Report

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12 May 2015

Inspection Report

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05 February 2014

Inspection Report

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21 June 2013

Inspection Report

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10 April 2013

Inspection Report

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25 May 2010

Inspection Report

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25 November 2009

Inspection Report

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10 December 2008

Inspection Report

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24 April 2007

Inspection Report

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24 February 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-03-12

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-01-22

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-05-12

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-04-10

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.1%(50 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,606 pupils. During this period, there were 93 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,606	93	5.8%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,612	148	9.2%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,602	84	5.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,619	63	3.9%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,628	119	7.3%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,596	77	4.8%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,612	66	4.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,624	68	4.2%	5.9%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,587	63	4.0%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,595	57	3.6%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,597	66	4.1%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,568	72	4.6%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,578	17	1.1%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,588	118	7.4%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,535	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,535	41	2.7%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,545	75	4.9%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,536	60	3.9%	3.1%	3
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,540	71	4.6%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,540	46	3.0%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,510	48	3.2%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,513	55	3.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,521	70	4.6%	3.7%	4
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,489	71	4.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,496	46	3.1%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,493	70	4.7%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 35 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 26 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 15 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

76.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree19%

agree45%

disagree23%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree33%

agree44%

disagree19%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree28%

disagree15%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes17%

no83%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree21%

agree25%

disagree14%

strongly disagree36%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree38%

agree40%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree46%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree48%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree59%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree48%

disagree11%

strongly disagree1%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree23%

agree38%

disagree19%

strongly disagree9%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes75%

no25%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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