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Turton School
Goodgraded 12/03/2024Ages 11–181,606 pupils
Turton School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bolton. The school has around 1,606 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/03/2024, Turton School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 48.9 and 44% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bolton can view Turton School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 12/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 843.7
England avg 45.1 · was 48.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths31%
England avg 45% · was 44% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths57%
England avg 65% · was 67% in 2023/24
EBacc entry45%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.85
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 37.2
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 38.6
AAB or better17%
Retention91%
Value added+0.20
Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake21.1%
Free school meals21.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language3.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.5%
Attendance91.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence26.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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