Open State Secondary Mixed

Turton School

Bromley Cross Road, Bolton, BL7 9LT
1,606 Pupils
1,600 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
21.60% FSM %
785 Boys
821 Girls
About Turton School

Turton School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Bolton, Bolton, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,606 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,600. Current headteacher: Sam Gorse.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Bolton
Region North West
Administrative District Bolton
Parliamentary Constituency Bolton North East
Ward Bromley Cross
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10007083
URN 105253
Data Last Updated 02-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Ursula Hodgson Chair of Governors 01/09/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Owen Hughes Chair of Governors 01/09/2025 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Beth Allcock Governor 18/10/2024 17/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Kaleigh Buckley Governor 15/10/2024 23/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Lisa Cove Governor 15/10/2022 14/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Carolyn Crosland Governor 01/01/2022 31/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Marie Foley Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Sam Gorse Governor 11/02/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Alexa Gorse Governor 12/03/2022 11/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Owen Hughes Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Owen Hughes Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jo James Governor 08/11/2022 07/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Turton School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bolton, Bolton.
Turton School has 1,606 pupils, with a capacity of 1,600.
Turton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Turton School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Turton School is Ms Sam Gorse.
Turton School is at Bromley Cross Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9LT, in the Bolton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Turton School: Has a sixth form.
Turton School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Sam Gorse
Bromley Cross Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9LT
Location
Quick Summary
URN 105253
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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