Birtenshaw School Bolton is a sixth form special school in Bolton, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 13.2%.
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Birtenshaw School Bolton has an overall absence rate of 13.2%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Birtenshaw School Bolton was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Birtenshaw School Bolton is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Birtenshaw School Bolton's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
0/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
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NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.6
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Bromley Cross Rail Station
0.4km away · 3 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.