What did Ofsted judge Rumworth School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Rumworth School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in April 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Rumworth School?

Rumworth School has 361 pupils on roll.

What ages does Rumworth School take?

Rumworth School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Rumworth School located?

Rumworth School is located in Bolton, BL3 4TP, Bolton.

How does a child get a place at Rumworth School?

Rumworth School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Rumworth School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 64.8% of pupils at Rumworth School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Rumworth School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Rumworth School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Rumworth School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in April 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Rumworth School?: Rumworth School has 361 pupils on roll.
What ages does Rumworth School take?: Rumworth School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Rumworth School located?: Rumworth School is located in Bolton, BL3 4TP, Bolton.
How does a child get a place at Rumworth School?: Rumworth School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Rumworth School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 64.8% of pupils at Rumworth School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Rumworth School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Rumworth School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Rumworth School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in April 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Rumworth School?: Rumworth School has 361 pupils on roll.
What ages does Rumworth School take?: Rumworth School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Rumworth School located?: Rumworth School is located in Bolton, BL3 4TP, Bolton.
How does a child get a place at Rumworth School?: Rumworth School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Rumworth School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 64.8% of pupils at Rumworth School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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