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Birtenshaw School Bolton Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Birtenshaw School Bolton is a non-maintained special not applicable school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 129 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–19

Age range

129

Pupils

140

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Birtenshaw School Bolton Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Birtenshaw School Bolton is set by Bolton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bolton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Birtenshaw School Bolton — School Information

Full address
Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9AB
Local authority
Bolton
School type
Non-maintained special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–19 years
Free school meals
7.8% of pupils
DfE URN
105280

Other Not applicable Schools in Bolton

If Birtenshaw School Bolton is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Birtenshaw School Bolton

Is Birtenshaw School Bolton oversubscribed?

Birtenshaw School Bolton is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Birtenshaw School Bolton?

Admission to Birtenshaw School Bolton is managed by Bolton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Birtenshaw School Bolton cover?

Birtenshaw School Bolton is a not applicable school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Birtenshaw School Bolton?

Birtenshaw School Bolton was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.