336
Pupils · 2024/25
16%
EAL · 2024/25
30%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 20/03/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBolton
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio5.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Rumworth School · Secondary with sixth form · Bolton
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
336
Pupil : teacher ratio
5.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
16%
FSM eligible
47%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
30%
Contact
Address
Armadale Road, Ladybridge, Bolton, BL3 4TP
Local authority
Bolton
Website
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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 | 336 | 5.2 | 100% | 16% | 47% | 10% | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 335 | 5.5 | 100% | 16% | 46% | 10% | 30% |
| 2022/23 | 327 | 5.9 | 100% | 17% | 49% | 12% | 38% |
| 2021/22 | 297 | 6.3 | 100% | 16% | 47% | 13% | 39% |
| 2020/21 | 267 | 6.2 | 100% | 14% | 38% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 242 | 6.6 | 100% | 14% | 56% | 7% | 23% |
| 2017/18 | 215 | 7.0 | 100% | 12% | 51% | 7% | 21% |
| 2016/17 | 194 | 6.6 | 100% | 10% | 54% | 9% | 31% |
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