Thornleigh Salesian College

School Name: Thornleigh Salesian College
Address: Sharples Park, Astley Bridge
Town/City: Bolton
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL1 6PQ
Telephone Number: 01204 301351
Website: http://www.thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Headteacher: Mr Michael Fitzsimons
Capacity: 1650
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1574 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.4%

URN: 105264
DfE Number: 350/4612
UKPRN: 10006897
UPRN: 100012554787
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton North East (E14001110)
Electoral Ward: Astley Bridge (E05014818)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 370735E, 411734N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 36' 7.15" N 2° 26' 36.86" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJH24+QH

DfE Record: View record

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