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Turton School
Bromley Cross Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9LT, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.5 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,606
Capacity
1,600
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student achievement, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.7, which places it in the top 62% nationally. While 57% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade attainment, as only 31% reach grade 5 or above. The school also supports a commendable 71% of its pupils in progressing to university, with 25% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.7 | Bottom 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 45% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 32% | Top 30% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 125 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.5%
Black African1.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
White Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.61441, -2.41190 · BL7 9LT
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Frequently asked questions
What is Turton School rated by Ofsted?
Turton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is Turton School a good school?
Turton School scores 36.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Turton School in GCSEs?
Turton School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.7. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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