Firwood High School

A good academy special converter school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Firwood High School.

Bolton, BL24HU Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 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
28 November 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Stitch-MI Lane
Bolton, BL24HU
Phone
1204333044
Website
firwood.bolton.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146410
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Stitch-MI Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU
Website
www.firwood.bolton.sch.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WOODBRIDGE TRUST
Capacity
150 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
212
Free School Meals
52.3% (111 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
98.1% (208 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
40.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
212 pupils
11-19

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