Ofsted: Outstanding

Rumworth School

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

personMs Jennifer Dunne

location_onBolton, BL3 4TP

phone 1204333600

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2018

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Students

327

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Attainment 8

2.2

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GCSE Rank

#28 in Bolton

#4,439 of 4,663 nationally

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Rumworth School is a Community special school school in Bolton, serving ages 11-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Rumworth School is a community special school in Bolton, admitting pupils aged 11-19. The school has approximately 336 pupils on roll, of whom 47% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.2, placing the school #28 in Bolton and #4,439 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 5.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 3.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

2.2

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.06

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.04

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.02

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.8

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.04

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.03

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.71

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.05

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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

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 March 2024

Inspection Report

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10 October 2018

Inspection Report

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08 April 2014

Inspection Report

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24 June 2009

Inspection Report

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07 March 2006

Inspection Report

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07 February 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-10-10

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-04-08

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-06-24

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

3.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.7%(9 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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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 336 pupils. During this period, there were 11 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.3%, 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)	336	11	3.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	338	9	2.7%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	334	12	3.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	335	11	3.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	335	17	5.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	326	14	4.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	327	19	5.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	329	11	3.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	300	14	4.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	297	12	4.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	294	12	4.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	270	6	2.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	267	3	1.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	268	16	6.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	262	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	262	23	8.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	257	39	15.2%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	244	17	7.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	242	11	4.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	241	15	6.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	216	9	4.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	215	5	2.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	215	13	6.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	193	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	194	6	3.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	201	17	8.5%	3.1%	0

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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 149 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 109 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 37 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 21 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 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.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

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

33.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree53%

agree38%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

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

strongly agree33%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree16%

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

strongly agree40%

agree22%

strongly disagree11%

not applicable27%

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

yes100%

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

strongly agree67%

agree22%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree53%

agree24%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree18%

disagree13%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree42%

agree38%

disagree11%

strongly disagree9%

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

strongly agree51%

agree36%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree38%

agree31%

disagree11%

strongly disagree9%

don't know11%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree64%

agree20%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

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.

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover