Firwood High School is a not applicable school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Firwood High School currently has around 131 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 64.9% boys and 35.1% girls. Around 41.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU |
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| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bolton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Debra Coburn |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 105278 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 135 |
| Number of Pupils: | 131 |
| Number of Boys: | 85 |
| Number of Girls: | 46 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's Church CofE Primary School, Harwood Stitch-MI-Lane , Harwood BL2 4HU | - not rated | 202 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Meadows Primary School Orchard Gardens , Harwood BL2 3PS | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Meadows Primary School Orchard Gardens , Harwood BL2 3PS | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Top o'th'Brow Primary School Greenroyd Avenue , Breightmet BL2 5DD | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Lane Primary School Red Lane , Breightmet BL2 5HP | - not rated | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withins School Newby Road , Breightmet BL2 5JB | - not rated | 317 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turton School Bromley Cross Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9LT | 3out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | - not rated | 231 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firwood High School Stitch-MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Chorley New Road , BL1 4QR | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.