Is Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 9th of 13 secondary schools in Warrington. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.3 (England: 46.2). 44.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School

Grammar School Road, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1JL

Local ranking9th of 13 secondary schools in Warrington

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

825

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 3 February 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 3 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 46.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 44.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 59.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 170

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 86.0%
Continued in education: 82.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 12.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 861
Boys: 446 (51%)
Girls: 433 (49%)
Capacity: 825 (107% full)
SEND: 25.3%
FSM Eligible: 36.2%
EAL: 23.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.9%
SEN Support: 17.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 51.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,945/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.7%
White Other: 7.0%
Asian Chinese: 6.6%
Black African: 2.5%
Other: 2.1%
Mixed Other: 1.9%
Asian Other: 1.8%
Asian Indian: 1.4%

72.7%

White British

7.0%

White Other

6.6%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01925636414

bscott-herron@boteler.org.uk

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Grammar School Road

Warrington, North West

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Administrative

URN: 144799
UKPRN: 10064046
Establishment No.: 4007
Trust: THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST

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