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Thomasson Memorial School

Community special school · Bolton · BL3 3LA

Ages 2–16 · 80 pupils · Bolton

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

4.9

Overall absence

6.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-05-15

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Attainment 84.9
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.3

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
99.0
Avg scaled score — maths
98.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
93.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.1%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
4.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.3%
Enrolments in measure
76

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Pupils on roll
80
Boys / girls
51 / 29
Free school meals
36.7%
FSM pupils
29
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community special school

Age range

Ages 2–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Community special school
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Lane

Location

Address
Lever Edge Lane
Postcode
BL3 3LA
Town
Bolton
Local authority
Bolton
District
Bolton
Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
HI - Hearing Impairment
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

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

Mixed community special school, Ages 2–16, in Bolton, Bolton, 80 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, special school. Free school meals: 36.7%. SEN provision includes: HI - Hearing Impairment.

Open schools in Bolton
149
Academies among open schools in Bolton
33% (49)
Open schools in BL3
42
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.

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    • KS235%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM43.9%

    0.0 miles away

  • Essa Academy

    Ofsted: Strong standard

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att847.1
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    • EM5+40%
    • Absence5.4%

    0.1 miles away

  • St Bede Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    • KS264%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM30.0%

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  • King's Leadership Academy Bolton

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  • Lever Edge Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    • KS275%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM29.7%

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  • Brandwood Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    • KS262%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM43.3%

    0.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Lane
Telephone
01204333118
Website
www.thomasson.bolton.sch.uk

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