Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityBolton
AddressRivington Lane, BL6 7RU
URN143773

School Census

Total 1507
Girls/Boys 762/745
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.6%/49.4%
% pupils where English not first language 10.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 336
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
14/06/2023 Good
21/01/2020 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 14/06/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 21/01/2020
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 48.90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 68.50%
Entering EBacc 21.10%
EBacc average point score 4.07
Progress 8 0.1
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 46%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 59%
Entering EBacc 15%
EBacc average point score 3.74
Progress 8 -0.16
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 44%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 60%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.74
Progress 8 -0.3

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications489
As first preference248
As second preference145
As third preference96
Total Offers Made291
first preference offers247
second preference offers24
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications478
As first preference235
As second preference142
As third preference101
Total Offers Made318
first preference offers233
second preference offers33
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications435
As first preference196
As second preference149
As third preference89
Total Offers Made254
first preference offers196
second preference offers37
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications382
As first preference157
As second preference124
As third preference101
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers157
second preference offers26
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications505
As first preference232
As second preference137
As third preference136
Total Offers Made294
first preference offers232
second preference offers34
third preference offers20
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications416
As first preference171
As second preference146
As third preference99
Total Offers Made308
first preference offers171
second preference offers40
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications524
As first preference232
As second preference150
As third preference139
Total Offers Made316
first preference offers232
second preference offers45
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications552
As first preference258
As second preference159
As third preference134
Total Offers Made325
first preference offers257
second preference offers48
third preference offers20

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree42%
agree36%
disagree9%
strongly disagree13%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree47%
agree34%
disagree9%
strongly disagree9%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree35%
agree35%
disagree15%
strongly disagree11%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree10%
agree13%
disagree7%
strongly disagree11%
don't know5%
not applicable55%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree37%
agree28%
disagree25%
strongly disagree8%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree41%
agree21%
disagree7%
strongly disagree17%
don't know3%
not applicable13%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes27%
no73%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree44%
agree13%
disagree13%
strongly disagree31%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree53%
agree24%
disagree10%
strongly disagree7%
don't know6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree48%
agree33%
disagree7%
strongly disagree10%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree45%
agree33%
disagree13%
strongly disagree9%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree56%
agree34%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree57%
agree33%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree45%
agree28%
disagree11%
strongly disagree14%
don't know2%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes74%
no26%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin77.1%
pakistani ethnic origin9.6%
any other white background ethnic origin2.7%
african ethnic origin2.6%
indian ethnic origin1.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.5%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.8%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin78.8%
pakistani ethnic origin9.4%
any other white background ethnic origin2.7%
african ethnic origin1.8%
indian ethnic origin1.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Cumberland School

(0.23 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 7-18, Gender: Mixed

Address: Rivington Lane, , BL6 7RX

Beacon Primary School

(0.56 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Peter Martin Street, , BL6 7AL