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Birtenshaw School Bolton

Non-maintained special school · Bolton · BL7 9AB

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Age range

Ages 3–19

Pupils

137

Local authority

Bolton

Age range

Ages 3–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed non-maintained special school, Ages 3–19, in Bolton, Bolton, 137 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 9.4%.

Open schools in Bolton
149
Academies among open schools in Bolton
33% (49)
Open schools in BL7
9
Open schools in Bolton LA
148

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BoltonNear BL7

Overview

School type
Non-maintained special school
Age range
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
105280

Location

Address
Darwen Road, Bromley Cross
Postcode
BL7 9AB
Town
Bolton
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Bolton

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
137
Boys / girls
113 / 24
School capacity
140
Capacity fill
137 / 140 (98%)
Free school meals
9.4%
FSM pupils
11
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Local authority maintained

Contact

Telephone
01204304230
Website
www.birtenshaw.org.uk

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