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Thornleigh Salesian College

Voluntary aided school · Bolton · BL1 6PQ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,574

Local authority

Bolton

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo 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 voluntary aided school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Bolton, Bolton, 1,574 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 29.4%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Salford.

Open schools in Bolton
149
Secondary schools in Bolton
19
Academies among open schools in Bolton
33% (49)
Open schools in BL1
34
Secondary in BL1
4
Open schools in Bolton LA
148
Secondary in Bolton LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in BoltonNear BL1

Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
105264

Location

Address
Sharples Park, Astley Bridge
Postcode
BL1 6PQ
Town
Bolton
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Bolton
District
Bolton
Constituency
Bolton North East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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
1,574
Boys / girls
736 / 838
School capacity
1,650
Capacity fill
1,574 / 1,650 (95%)
Free school meals
29.4%
FSM pupils
394
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Governance
Voluntary aided school

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Michael Fitzsimons
Telephone
01204301351
Website
http://www.thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk

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