WITHINS SCHOOL in Lancashire, Bolton

Education Centre Information: Withins School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Bolton
Reason Establishment Closed: For Academy
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2009
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 748
Number of boys: 390
Number of girls: 358
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The school is at the centre of a large council estate with social deprivation as an issue. The buildings are in a reasonable condition and the grounds are tended. The school is 'well resourced' with one computer for every four students, 'good' staffing, a broad curriculum and some 'exceptional' subject performances. The school is labelled as 'facing challenging circumstances' beacuse the 5+ A-C GCSE rate droped below 25%. It is a low-ability school with 50% of pupils being on the special needs register. The school has received the Sportsmark award and other awards for staffing achievements, and there are 'good' extra-curricular activities. Withins is an improving school 'always seeking the best teachers to bring challenge and relevance to its pupils'. School ethos: 'We have the Withins qualities that promotes the whole child to encourage self-value, self respect and the ability to work with others'.