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Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Goodgraded 05/10/2021Ages 11–16861 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Warrington. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 861 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/10/2021, Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.6 and 30% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Warrington can view Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High 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 05/10/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 846.1
England avg 45.1 · was 41.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
England avg 45% · was 30% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths62%
England avg 65% · was 54% in 2023/24
EBacc entry58%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.1
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake40.0%
Free school meals40.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language19.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled105%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.0%
Attendance91.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence26.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Warrington
All schools in Warrington →Alderman Bolton Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miSt Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miOur Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.2 miCardinal Newman Catholic High SchoolGood · 0.7 miSt Thomas' CofE Primary School0.6 miThe Cobbs Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
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