State School
Birtenshaw
- All-through
- Bolton BL7 9AB
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress despite very low attainment on entry due to special needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good, and pupils learn to manage their complex behaviour with adult help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Consistent behavior management establishes a calm learning environment; pupils respond well to staff's instructions.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Bespoke support provided through PSHE curriculum and regular monitoring of records.
Teacher Engagement: Professional training and new appointments have improved teaching quality.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching improvements are mirrored in pupils' good achievements.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders and staff have ongoing training for safeguarding and behavior management.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Inconsistencies in support assistants' contribution and use of signs and symbols.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents鈥� responses were taken into account through the school's own survey.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Trustees ask perceptive questions about staff鈥檚 effect on pupils鈥� progress.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Chief executive's knowledge and drive have led to remarkable improvements.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governance offers appropriate support and challenge to ensure effective implementation of policies.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Good provision for personal development helps pupils understand safety.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Behaviour is generally good; pupils become clear about expectations.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Excellent partnerships with health and social agencies benefit pupils significantly.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with detailed records and responsive actions.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Curriculum includes safety, healthy relationships, and online safety education.
Support for SEND: Caters for pupils with a range of disabilities and special educational needs.
Subjects Offered: Significant changes made to the curriculum ensure all required subjects are taught.
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Birtenshaw is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 103 students from age 3-19 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A charitable organisation called Birtenshaw offers a distinctive array of services for kids and teenagers with special needs and disabilities.
For these young people in Bolton, the rest of the North West, and beyond, our mission is to "Brighten Lives and Build Futures."
Our mission is to "brighten lives, build futures" for individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
Parents who were motivated to give their children with Cerebral Palsy special schooling founded Birtenshaw as a school in Bolton in 1956.
A non-maintained special school, Birtenshaw School is housed in a custom, cutting-edge structure.
For kids and teenagers with special needs and disabilities, ages 3 to 19, it offers education programmes that are specifically designed.
At Birtenshaw School, we are dedicated to the idea of comprehensive communication. We also offer a creative curriculum, facilities that are especially suited for people with autism, and a variety of complementary medical treatments and therapies.
We offer special further education, independent living skills, and functional training to students between the ages of 16 and 25 through Birtenshaw College, a 2014 establishment.
In order to help each person make the transition into maturity and a more independent existence, our Care Services, which are tailored specifically to the requirements of Children and Young Adults, encourage, support, and motivate them in secure, comfortable, and organised surroundings.
A number of children's homes with local locations, our short-break centre, and shared care facilities offer care services for kids.
Please choose the relevant pages to learn more about each service we provide.
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For these young people in Bolton, the rest of the North West, and beyond, our mission is to "Brighten Lives and Build Futures."
Our mission is to "brighten lives, build futures" for individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
Parents who were motivated to give their children with Cerebral Palsy special schooling founded Birtenshaw as a school in Bolton in 1956.
A non-maintained special school, Birtenshaw School is housed in a custom, cutting-edge structure.
For kids and teenagers with special needs and disabilities, ages 3 to 19, it offers education programmes that are specifically designed.
At Birtenshaw School, we are dedicated to the idea of comprehensive communication. We also offer a creative curriculum, facilities that are especially suited for people with autism, and a variety of complementary medical treatments and therapies.
We offer special further education, independent living skills, and functional training to students between the ages of 16 and 25 through Birtenshaw College, a 2014 establishment.
In order to help each person make the transition into maturity and a more independent existence, our Care Services, which are tailored specifically to the requirements of Children and Young Adults, encourage, support, and motivate them in secure, comfortable, and organised surroundings.
A number of children's homes with local locations, our short-break centre, and shared care facilities offer care services for kids.
Please choose the relevant pages to learn more about each service we provide.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-19 | 2-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | 3.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | 98 |
| Proficient Read | - | 99 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.74% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.02 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.78% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.39% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 38.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.91% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 19.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 15.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.65% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.7% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.16% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.87% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.9% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.1% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.23% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.39% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.91% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.91% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 20.65% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.17% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.48% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.47% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.05 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.8% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 146 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.35% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 40.85% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 14.15% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 21.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 9.45% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.15% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.48% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.11% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.67% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.96 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.44% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 153 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.44% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 20.19% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.63% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.29% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.38% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 9.92% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.46% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.69% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.62% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.77% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.62% | 2.45% |
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| Holidays | Date |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
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