230
Pupils · 2024/25
32%
EAL · 2024/25
38%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 08/03/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBolton
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Firwood High School · Secondary with sixth form · Bolton
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
230
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
32%
FSM eligible
55%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
14%
Persistent absence
38%
Contact
Address
Stitch-MI Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU
Local authority
Bolton
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 230 | 8.2 | 100% | 32% | 55% | 14% | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 212 | 7.3 | 100% | 32% | 52% | 14% | 40% |
| 2022/23 | 199 | 7.7 | 100% | 32% | 49% | 12% | 42% |
| 2021/22 | 187 | 7.1 | 100% | 33% | 48% | 15% | 40% |
| 2020/21 | 164 | 6.9 | 100% | 31% | 37% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 132 | 6.7 | 100% | 32% | 52% | 13% | 38% |
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