Harper Green School
URN: 143772 • Bolton BL4 0DH
Overview
- Name
- Harper Green School
- URN
- 143772
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LEVERHULME ACADEMY CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND COMMUNITY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sally Heppenstall (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01204572941
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Harper Green Road, Bolton BL4 0DH
Summary
Harper Green School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bolton, with a current enrolment of 1,126 students and a capacity of 1,250. The school is dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive environment where students can thrive academically and personally. The ethos centres on helping each student achieve their ambitions through a commitment to high-quality teaching and a diverse curriculum that encourages exploration of various subjects.
The school boasts strong academic performance, particularly in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, and Religious Studies, with a focus on continuous improvement in English and Maths. Harper Green also prioritises excellent support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all learners receive the necessary resources to reach their full potential.
In addition to academic offerings, Harper Green School provides a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, drama, and STEM clubs, fostering a vibrant school community. The modern facilities, including specialist science labs and a new dance and drama building, enhance the learning experience, preparing students to become engaged global citizens.
The school boasts strong academic performance, particularly in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, and Religious Studies, with a focus on continuous improvement in English and Maths. Harper Green also prioritises excellent support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all learners receive the necessary resources to reach their full potential.
In addition to academic offerings, Harper Green School provides a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, drama, and STEM clubs, fostering a vibrant school community. The modern facilities, including specialist science labs and a new dance and drama building, enhance the learning experience, preparing students to become engaged global citizens.
Useful links
- SEND Information (sen)
- A Visit to Queensbridge Primary to Present the 'We are Harper' Competition Prize (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Harper Green School Relationships and Communication Policy (download)
- Skip to main content (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus & Further Information (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Canon Slade CofE School (81.9)
- St James's Church of England High School (75.1)
- Bolton Muslim Girls School (70.2)
- Rivington and Blackrod High School (68.8)
- Turton School (65.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bolton
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LEVERHULME ACADEMY CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND COMMUNITY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1250
- Pupils
- 1126
- Boys
- 575
- Girls
- 551
- FSM %
- 45.00
- Open date
- 2017-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1126 | 575 | 551 | 1250 | 45.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1132 | 601 | 531 | 1250 | 43.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1259 | 642 | 617 | 1250 | 39.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1259 | 642 | 617 | 1300 | 39.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1242 | 614 | 628 | 1350 | 39.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1327 | 622 | 705 | 1400 | 33.80 |
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