Birtenshaw School Bolton
URN: 105280 • Bolton BL7 9AB
Overview
- Name
- Birtenshaw School Bolton
- URN
- 105280
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Turner (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01204304230
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Darwen Road, Bolton BL7 9AB
Summary
Birtenshaw School Bolton is a non-maintained special school located in Bromley Cross, Bolton, catering to children and young adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Established in 1956, the school serves a mixed-gender population of 129 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 121. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment that supports students with significant physical impairments, complex health needs, learning disabilities, and Autistic Spectrum Conditions.
The curriculum at Birtenshaw is designed to be creative and dynamic, focusing on individual needs to help students achieve their potential. The school is part of the broader Birtenshaw Group, which includes additional educational and care services, such as a specialist college and various children’s homes. This integrated approach allows for a holistic support system, promoting independence and life skills among students.
Birtenshaw School is committed to transforming lives through its award-winning services, ensuring that all students receive the necessary support to lead fulfilling lives. The school also engages with the local community through various projects and activities, fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion for its students.
The curriculum at Birtenshaw is designed to be creative and dynamic, focusing on individual needs to help students achieve their potential. The school is part of the broader Birtenshaw Group, which includes additional educational and care services, such as a specialist college and various children’s homes. This integrated approach allows for a holistic support system, promoting independence and life skills among students.
Birtenshaw School is committed to transforming lives through its award-winning services, ensuring that all students receive the necessary support to lead fulfilling lives. The school also engages with the local community through various projects and activities, fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion for its students.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Personal Learning Centre (72.7)
- The Young Mums Unit (70.2)
- Youth Challenge Pru (70.2)
- Ladywood School (67.6)
- Ladywood School (64.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bolton
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 121
- Pupils
- 129
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 24
- FSM %
- 7.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 129 | 105 | 24 | 121 | 7.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 103 | 84 | 19 | 121 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 55 | 45 | 10 | 121 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 55 | 45 | 10 | 60 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 58 | 47 | 11 | 60 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 57 | 39 | 18 | 60 | 0.00 |
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