Thomasson Memorial School, Bolton
Thomasson Memorial School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 16 in Bolton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Thomasson Memorial School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Thomasson Memorial School are Raise Education and Wellbeing School (0.2 miles, Good); Green Fold School (1 mile, Outstanding); Birtenshaw College (1.4 miles, Requires improvement); and Rumworth School (1.4 miles, Outstanding).
Raise Education and Wellbeing SchoolGreen Fold SchoolBirtenshaw CollegeRumworth School
Where pupils go next
Of the 10 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 90% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 90% to a further education college.
Who goes there
37.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 63.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (35%), White British (30%) and Black (14%).
In 2026, 8 pupils (10%) received SEN support and 72 (90%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is hearing impairment.
Thomasson Memorial School provides for pupils with hearing impairment.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bolton Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Aldersyde Street (opposite), 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Thomasson Memorial School issued 8 suspensions, 9.4 for every 100 pupils, and 1 permanent exclusion.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from March 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2018 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
37.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Hearing
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 14% to 0% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Before and after school care
Thomasson Memorial School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Bolton
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Thomasson Memorial School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Thomasson Memorial School is in Bolton; for families living there:
Apply to Bolton for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 8 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bolton is 14 (the median across 148 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Bolton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bolton
Across Bolton council
Places available
4,385
Applications
3,868
Got 1st preference
87.1%
Got preferred school
96.8%
All secondary applications across Bolton council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
72
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Thomasson Memorial School provides for pupils with hearing impairment.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
80
Total Pupils
51
Boys
29
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
34
Teachers
2.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,121
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.5%
Overall absence
25.0%
Persistent absence
80
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Thomasson Memorial School
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Questions parents ask about Thomasson Memorial School
What are GCSE results like at Thomasson Memorial School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Thomasson Memorial School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.4. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Thomasson Memorial School's Ofsted rating?
Thomasson Memorial School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Thomasson Memorial School?
No fixed boundary. When Thomasson Memorial School is oversubscribed, Bolton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Thomasson Memorial School?
Thomasson Memorial School has around 80 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Thomasson Memorial School have specialist SEN provision?
Thomasson Memorial School provides for pupils with hearing impairment.
What is attendance like at Thomasson Memorial School?
8.5% of sessions were missed at Thomasson Memorial School in 2024/25. 25% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Thomasson Memorial School?
Apply through Bolton's coordinated admissions process, naming Thomasson Memorial School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Thomasson Memorial School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Thomasson Memorial School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Thomasson Memorial School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 8 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bolton is 14 (the median across 148 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Thomasson Memorial School?
Thomasson Memorial School is at Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3LA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)