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Firwood High School
Stitch-MI Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4HU, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.5 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
230
Capacity
150
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
153%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since 2012 and a high LocaleIQ score of 97.5, this school stands out in Bolton, outperforming 98% of schools in the area. It serves a relatively small community of 230 pupils, which may foster a more personalized learning environment. However, limited published data on academic progress makes it difficult to assess specific strengths in subjects like maths or English.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.3%
Asian Pakistani20.0%
Asian Indian6.5%
Black African6.1%
Other5.2%
White Other2.6%
Black Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
White Irish0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.59332, -2.38610 · BL2 4HU
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN146410
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.firwood.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Firwood High School rated by Ofsted?
Firwood High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2012.
Is Firwood High School a good school?
Firwood High School scores 97.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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