Rumworth School
Community special school · Ages 11–19 · Bolton
Rumworth School is a special school in Bolton for ages 11–19. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 20 March 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Armadale Road, Ladybridge, Bolton, BL3 4TP
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Council
- Bolton
- Pupils on roll
- 361 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 44.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 20 March 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils have a strong sense of belonging at this warm and inclusive school.”
- “They benefit from a culture that celebrates difference.”
- “Pupils enjoy exceptionally strong, caring relationships with adults, who know them very well.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 15 May 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 2.2 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Bolton.
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- Bolton School Boys' Division 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Raise Education and Wellbeing School 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Al-Huda Primary School 2.0 mi No Ofsted grade