Turton School Catchment Area
Turton School is a community secondary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1606 pupils, and a capacity of 1600 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,606
Pupils
1,600
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Turton School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Turton School are allocated by Bolton using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 →Turton School — School Information
- Full address
- Bromley Cross Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9LT
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 21.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105253
Other Secondary Schools in Bolton
If Turton School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.
Westhoughton High School Catchment Area
Community school · BL5 3BZ
St Joseph's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BL6 6HW
Thornleigh Salesian College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BL1 6PQ
Ladybridge High School Catchment Area
Community school · BL3 4NG
Essa Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BL3 3HH
Kearsley Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BL4 8HY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Turton School
Is Turton School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Turton School currently has 1606 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1600 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Turton School? ▾
Admission to Turton 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 Turton School cover? ▾
Turton School is a secondary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Turton School? ▾
Turton School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.