Firwood High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Address | Stitch MI Lane, BL2 4HU |
| School Website | www.firwood.bolton.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1204333044 |
| URN | 146410 |
School Census
| Total | 199 |
| Girls/Boys | 80/119 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 40.2%/59.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 32.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 94 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 2.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/11/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/11/2012 | Good |
| 19/04/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/11/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 19/04/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 15% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 19% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 89% |
| no | 11% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 48.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 20.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 48.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 19.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 7% |
| african ethnic origin | 6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Bolton St Catherine's Academy
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stitch MI Lane, , BL2 4HU
Harwood Meadows Primary School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Orchard Gardens, , BL2 3PS
Red Lane Primary School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Red Lane, , BL2 5HP
Hardy Mill Primary School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hardy Mill Road, , BL2 4EF