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Turton School

State school · Bolton, BL7 9LT
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,619 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,619 ·
Local authority
Bolton Council

Headteacher

Head

Ms Sam Gorse

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Eagley Junior School 19 %
Walmsley CofE Primary School 11 %
OtherUnkn 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Hardy Mill Primary School 10 %
Egerton Primary School 10 %
Tonge Moor Primary Academy 8 %
Castle Hill Primary School 6 %
St Maxentius CofE Primary School 5 %
Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School 5 %
Moorgate Primary School 4 %
Harwood Meadows Primary School 4 %
Red Lane Primary School 3 %
High Lawn Primary School 3 %
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton 2 %
Leverhulme Community Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
70%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
67%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.05
LA avg.
33.48
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
115
Number of teachers
14:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,619
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Bromley Cross Road
Bromley Cross
Bolton
Lancashire
BL7 9LT
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Telephone: 01204 333233

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.turton.uk.com

Local authority: Bolton Council

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School data & information Turton School Bromley Cross Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9LT
1,619 Pupil numbers
19 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
14:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
115 Number of teachers
32 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
67%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.70
LA avg.
45.80
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.08 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 111 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 253 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 260 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 85 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 180 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 260 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 262 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 5
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
14%
LA avg.
13%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.05
LA avg.
33.48
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 11 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 15 A
Psychology GCE A level 28 B
Physics GCE A level 21 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 14 B
Mathematics GCE A level 38 B
History GCE A level 12 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 11 B
Geography GCE A level 24 B
Environmental Science GCE A level 15 B
English Literature GCE A level 34 B
English Language GCE A level 18 B
Economics GCE A level 12 A
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 7 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 10 B
Chemistry GCE A level 17 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 18 A
Biology GCE A level 21 B
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 8 A
Physics GCE AS level 4 D
Chemistry GCE AS level 5 D
Biology GCE AS level 4 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Turton School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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