Thornleigh Salesian College
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Address | Sharples Park, BL1 6PQ |
| School Website | www.thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1204301351 |
| URN | 105264 |
School Census
| Total | 1590 |
| Girls/Boys | 808/782 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.8%/49.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 342 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/10/2024 | |
| 20/09/2011 | Good |
| 06/10/2008 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 22/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 20/09/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/10/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 22 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 05 November 2019 | School inspection | View |
| 15 December 2015 | Short inspection | View |
| 20 September 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 05 October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 06 October 2008 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 02 May 2007 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 25 January 2006 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 27 March 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 20.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.86 |
| Progress 8 | -0.22 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | 29% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.08 |
| Progress 8 | -0.07 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.45 |
| Progress 8 | 0.13 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 707 |
| As first preference | 278 |
| As second preference | 246 |
| As third preference | 182 |
| Total Offers Made | 274 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 243 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 729 |
| As first preference | 298 |
| As second preference | 222 |
| As third preference | 209 |
| Total Offers Made | 278 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 264 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 698 |
| As first preference | 276 |
| As second preference | 222 |
| As third preference | 200 |
| Total Offers Made | 279 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 253 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 702 |
| As first preference | 272 |
| As second preference | 233 |
| As third preference | 196 |
| Total Offers Made | 266 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 247 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 823 |
| As first preference | 316 |
| As second preference | 270 |
| As third preference | 237 |
| Total Offers Made | 279 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 264 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 821 |
| As first preference | 350 |
| As second preference | 271 |
| As third preference | 200 |
| Total Offers Made | 270 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 252 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 697 |
| As first preference | 299 |
| As second preference | 210 |
| As third preference | 186 |
| Total Offers Made | 269 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 258 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 661 |
| As first preference | 290 |
| As second preference | 202 |
| As third preference | 169 |
| Total Offers Made | 269 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 256 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 575 |
| As first preference | 262 |
| As second preference | 164 |
| As third preference | 149 |
| Total Offers Made | 227 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 218 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 509 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 145 |
| As third preference | 131 |
| Total Offers Made | 226 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 218 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 511 |
| As first preference | 262 |
| As second preference | 131 |
| As third preference | 118 |
| Total Offers Made | 225 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 219 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 64% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 82% |
| no | 18% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Mitre Street, , BL1 6QJ
Smithills School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Smithills Dean Road, Smithills School, BL1 6JS
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Newnham Street, , BL1 8QA