Welcome to Thornleigh Salesian College

As a Voluntary Aided school, the Governors of Thornleigh Salesian College have responsibility for decisions regarding admission of students to our school. 

The co-ordination of all admission arrangements for both Year 6 to Year 7 and in-year admissions is undertaken by Bolton Local Authority. 

Admission to the Sixth Form is done directly with the school.

 

Our school is heavily oversubscribed.

Admissions 2026

Here you can see our admissions policy 2026-27

Thornleigh Salesian College is heavily over subscribed. Each year we allocate 270 places in year 7. The following oversubscription criteria is applied: 

1. Children looked after or previously looked after
2. Roman Catholic children who live in a nominated parish, and attend an associated Roman Catholic primary school  
3. Roman Catholic children who live in a nominated parish
4. Roman Catholic children who attend an associated primary school but do not live in a nominated parish  
5. Roman Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission  
6. Other Roman Catholic children  
7. Children of permanent members of staff who have either been in post for two years when the application for admission to the school is made and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.  
8. Other children in an associated Roman Catholic Primary School  
9. Other children with a sibling in the school at the time of admission [See note 4]  
10. Other children  

For more information please refer to the attendance policy.

 

In accordance with the DfE’s ‘Statutory Admissions Code’ guidance, admission authorities must consult on admission arrangements at least once every seven years, even if no changes are proposed. 

The period of consultation took place from 01 December 2021 and closed on 31 January 2022.

To make an application to our school please go to: https://www.bolton.gov.uk/admissions/apply-online-school-place 

School admission Appeals

Parents and carers have the statutory right to submit an appeal for a place at Thornleigh Salesian College. This can happen when an application has been unsuccessful, is late or if an in-year admission/transfer is desired. Details about your right to appeal can be found HERE. Applications are made through Bolton Council School Admissions. The deadline for secondary school appeals for the September 2025 intake is Monday 31 March 2025. Appeals submitted by 31 March will be held in May and June and by 13 June 2025 (40 school days). Appeals for late applications will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline where possible or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

Full details about appeals timescales can be found HERE. Appeals are heard at an independent panel and details about what happens at an appeal hearing can be found HERE. Parents and carers will receive the outcome of any appeal in writing within 5 working days of the appeal panel decision. 

In Year Appeals

Appeals for in year admissions/transfers will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

Full details about appeals timescales can be found HERE. Appeals are heard at an independent panel and details about what happens at an appeal hearing can be found HERE. Parents and carers will receive the outcome of any appeal in writing within 5 working days of the appeal panel decision.