Thornleigh Salesian College
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Attainment 8 of 45.7 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 45.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 61%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.22
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.40, -0.05]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 263 | 45.7 | — | 61.2% | 27.0% | 3.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 267 | 44.8 | -0.22 | 60.3% | 20.2% | 3.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 256 | 47.3 | -0.07 | 63.0% | 29.0% | 4.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 257 | 51.3 | +0.13 | 70.0% | 23.0% | 4.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bolton for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 105264 |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Michael Fitzsimons |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | BL1 6PQ |
| Latest pupils | 263 |
| FSM eligible | 28.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Sharples Park, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 6PQ
http://www.thornleigh.bolton.sch.ukView local authority page1204301351| DfE number | 4612 |
| UKPRN | 10006897 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 25 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 27 Nov 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |