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Tottington High School

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

personMr L Barber

corporate_fareTHE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST

location_onBury, BL8 3LY

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

919

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Attainment 8

34.9

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Bury

#3,027 of 3,216 nationally

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Tottington High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Bury, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Tottington High School is an academy converter in Bury, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 875 pupils on roll, of whom 29% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.9, placing the school #11 in Bury and #3,027 of 3,216 nationally. 22.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 6 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 45.7 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

34.9

Grade 5+ E&M

22.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.9%

Entering EBacc8.50%

EBacc APS2.99

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.65

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12.20%

EBacc APS3.53

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.63

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.66

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.67

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS-

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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

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 May 2024

Inspection Report

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29 November 2022

Inspection Report

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16 November 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-05-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Good

2012-02-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2007-07-11

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

51.7%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

19.2%(168 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

4pupils

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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 875 pupils. During this period, there were 452 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 51.7%, which is above 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)	875	452	51.7%	7.3%	4
2024/25 (Autumn term)	863	343	39.7%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	926	174	18.8%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	935	140	15.0%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	934	398	42.6%	8.2%	5
2022/23 (Summer term)	921	320	34.7%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	919	88	9.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	913	71	7.8%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	897	107	11.9%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	912	93	10.2%	4.9%	4
2021/22 (Autumn term)	924	116	12.6%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	924	94	10.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	916	47	5.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	934	122	13.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	933	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	933	111	11.9%	3.2%	6
2019/20 (Autumn term)	939	173	18.4%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	937	184	19.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	945	191	20.2%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	949	114	12.0%	3.8%	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 71 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 20 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 12 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 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.

56.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

64.0%Positive

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

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree8%

agree31%

disagree40%

strongly disagree19%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree11%

agree40%

disagree29%

strongly disagree18%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree11%

agree21%

disagree26%

strongly disagree31%

don't know1%

not applicable11%

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

yes27%

no73%

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

strongly agree3%

agree19%

disagree28%

strongly disagree47%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree20%

agree40%

disagree23%

strongly disagree8%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree17%

agree44%

disagree22%

strongly disagree14%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree13%

agree38%

disagree31%

strongly disagree17%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree14%

agree56%

disagree18%

strongly disagree5%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree18%

agree60%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree11%

agree31%

disagree32%

strongly disagree15%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes36%

no64%

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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

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.

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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