Birtenshaw College
URN: 142913 • Bolton BL2 2PE
Overview
- Name
- Birtenshaw College
- URN
- 142913
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elisabeth Burton (since 2025) , Director of Education and Care Services
- Telephone
- 01204602330
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Crompton Way, Bolton BL2 2PE
Summary
Birtenshaw College is a special post-16 institution located in Bolton, catering to young adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Established from the original Birtenshaw School in 1956, the college is part of the Birtenshaw Group, which offers a comprehensive range of care and educational services designed to support individuals with significant physical impairments, complex health needs, learning disabilities, and Autistic Spectrum Conditions.
The college provides a tailored curriculum that focuses on developing independence and life skills, ensuring that students can lead fulfilling lives. In addition to academic learning, Birtenshaw College emphasizes practical experiences and community engagement, offering various enrichment activities and support services to enhance the overall development of its students.
Birtenshaw College is committed to transforming lives through its inclusive approach and dedicated support systems. The institution works closely with families and the wider community to foster an environment where young adults can thrive and prepare for their future, whether that involves further education, employment, or independent living.
The college provides a tailored curriculum that focuses on developing independence and life skills, ensuring that students can lead fulfilling lives. In addition to academic learning, Birtenshaw College emphasizes practical experiences and community engagement, offering various enrichment activities and support services to enhance the overall development of its students.
Birtenshaw College is committed to transforming lives through its inclusive approach and dedicated support systems. The institution works closely with families and the wider community to foster an environment where young adults can thrive and prepare for their future, whether that involves further education, employment, or independent living.
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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
- 16 - 25
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 72
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2014-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 72 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 72 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 64 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 64 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 60 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 50 |
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