Firwood High School Catchment Area
Firwood High School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 230 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
230
Pupils
150
Capacity
153%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Firwood High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Firwood High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bolton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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.
Find Bolton catchment area documents →Firwood High School — School Information
- Full address
- Stitch-MI Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Free school meals
- 53.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146410
Other Not applicable Schools in Bolton
If Firwood High School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.
Lord's School Catchment Area
Other independent school · BL3 2EF
Clevelands Prep School Catchment Area
Other independent school · BL1 5DH
Bolton School Boys' Division Catchment Area
Other independent school · BL1 4PA
Bolton School Girls' Division Catchment Area
Other independent school · BL1 4PB
Thomasson Memorial School Catchment Area
Community special school · BL3 3LA
Rumworth School Catchment Area
Community special school · BL3 4TP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Firwood High School
Is Firwood High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Firwood High School currently has 230 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Firwood High School? ▾
Admission to Firwood High School 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 Firwood High School cover? ▾
Firwood High School is a not applicable school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Firwood High School? ▾
Firwood High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.