Green Fold School
Community special school in Bolton (Bolton).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Welcome to The Orchards Federation. I m very proud to be the Executive Headteacher of this inclusive Federation of 3 schools, in the heart of our community. I lead a highly skilled and passionate staff team who want the best for every child in their care. Our Federation consists of Cherry Tree Primary School, Green Fold Special School and The Orchards Nursery School.
We share buildings, staff and expertise, leading to great opportunities for collaboration between the schools. Our whole school values are Growing, Sharing, Laughing, Learning and Celebrating Success together. You will see these in action in all of our schools and buildings. The Orchards is a happy place to be.
Our children are blessed to be learning that they can get on with anyone else from any background, as we re all one school family.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco Club
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 105281
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Constituency
- Bolton South and Walkden
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (15 current, 0 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Holly Bonfield | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Jane McNulty | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Tracey McHugh | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Michaela Davenport | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Councillor Champak Mistry | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Shelley Ashton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Katie Hague | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mrs Lisa Walker | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mr Michael Thomson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Suzanne Howard | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Helen Johnson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Suzanne Schofield | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Tom Lindley | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Natalie Schofield | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Mary Fraser | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
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