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Thornleigh Salesian College
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- Bolton BL1 6PQ
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Academic Progress: Attainment at GCSE level has risen and is above the national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well in lessons and around the school site. They are sociable, courteous and keen to discuss their ideas.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers have good-quality information relating to the abilities of the students they teach.
Qualifications and Training: Staffing has been strengthened and stabilised following a period of turbulence.
Strengths and Challenges: There is some inconsistency in how well teachers adjust their lessons in response to students鈥� understanding.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can participate through the Leading Parent Partnerships Award activities.
Communication: The headteacher developed various communication channels with parents and carers.
Parent Satisfaction: The large majority of parents say that they are happy with their child鈥檚 experience at school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with swiftly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Determined action has led to significant and sustainable improvement in mathematics results.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel exceptionally safe in school due to their strong trust in all staff.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Outstanding care, guidance, and support greatly contribute to students鈥� self-esteem and good progress.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school鈥檚 extensive extra-curricular programme is supported enthusiastically by teachers and students.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Virtual no students leave school without a place in education, training or employment.
Preparation for Sixth Form: New leader appointed, implementing changes in sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Outstanding care, guidance, and support for students with special educational needs/disabilities.
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Thornleigh Salesian College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1570 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
89.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'm excited to welcome you to Thornleigh Salesian College and tell you more about our outstanding institution. We work to put our students at the centre of everything we do as a mixed comprehensive 11鈥�18 school. Our identity as a Catholic Salesian school defines our mission and we seek to provide a place where children have a HOME- a place where they belong, a SCHOOL a place where they learn, a CHURCH a sacred space where they can develop morally and spiritually and a PLAYGROUND a place where they can develop relationships, enjoy life, experience culture and encounter new opportunities.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | - | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 34% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 10.70% | - | - |
| 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 | -0.07 | 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 | 47.3 | 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 | 41% | 30% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 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 | 29% | 21.74% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 8.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.08 | 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 | 93% | 91.78% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 84.39% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 38.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 11.91% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 19.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.65% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | 0.13 | 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 | 51.3 | 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 | 59% | 33.16% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 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 | 23% | 20.9% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 10.1% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 14.23% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.45 | 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 | 93% | 88.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 83.39% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 41.91% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 11.91% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 20.65% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 9.17% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.48% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
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 | 0.11 | 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 | 49.7 | 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 | 48% 3 | 29.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 2 | 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 | 31% | 19.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 8% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 1 | 11.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.28 | 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 | 95% | 91.8% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 224 | 146 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.35% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 40.85% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 14.15% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 21.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.45% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | 0.24 | 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 | 49.5 | 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 | 45% 8 | 28.48% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 9 | 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 | 32% | 20.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 4 | 8.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 4 | 12.67% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.2 | 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 | 96% | 82.44% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 228 | 153 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 75.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 33.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 12.44% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 20.19% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.63% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.25 | 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 | 48.4 | 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 | 37% | 24.29% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 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 | 37% | 21.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 8.38% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 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 | 95% | 87.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 215 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 75.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 36.46% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 16.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 17.69% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.62% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.77% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.62% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.82 | 24.44 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.91 | 23.05 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.70% | 10.65% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 143 | 266 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 55% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.43% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 23% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 11.71% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.39 | 22.58 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.47 | 22.66 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.3% | 13.68% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 136 | 350 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 62.14% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.43% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 16.14% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 11.57% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.75 | 26.35 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.88 | 20.14 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.4% | 9.23% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 129 | 334 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 58.14% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 9.43% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 17.86% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 9.86% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.99 5 | 24.93 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.61 7 | 20.16 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.3% | 10.84% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 40% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.83% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 17.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 6.67% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.4 | 21.35 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.07 | 18.43 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.9% | 8.16% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 25 | 50% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.6% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 19.2% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 10.4% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thornleigh Salesian College
Local authority ratio 20 : 1