Thomasson Memorial School

A good community special school school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Thomasson Memorial School.

Bolton, BL33LA Ofsted: Good Age 2-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 March 2018
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lever Edge Lane
Bolton, BL33LA
Phone
1204333118
Website
thomasson.bolton.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105276
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3LA
Website
www.thomasson.bolton.sch.uk
Age range
2-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
79
Free School Meals
43.0% (34 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
93.7% (74 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
2 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
5
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
79 pupils
2-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible; facilities to support pupils with additional special needs.

Curriculum Highlights

Child-focused curriculum structured through the International Primary Curriculum to give a practical focus to topic work.

Admissions Criteria

All admissions to Thomasson Memorial School are managed in conjunction with the Local Authority Special Educational Needs department. Children who attend Thomasson must have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) or in the process of getting one.

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