Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityBolton
AddressBradshaw Brow, BL2 3BP
URN144044

School Census

Total 1759
Girls/Boys 904/855
Girls/Boys Ratio 51.4%/48.6%
% pupils where English not first language 6.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 184
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 6.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
15/10/2024
22/11/2022 Requires improvement
12/12/2012 Outstanding
Inspection Date 15/10/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 22/11/2022
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 12/12/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 65.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 80.30%
Entering EBacc 24.70%
EBacc average point score 4.52
Progress 8 0.29
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 64%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 82%
Entering EBacc 27%
EBacc average point score 4.62
Progress 8 0.15
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 56
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 65%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 83%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.75
Progress 8 0.08

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications761
As first preference291
As second preference275
As third preference192
Total Offers Made294
first preference offers273
second preference offers21
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.31%
Total Applications960
As first preference375
As second preference369
As third preference213
Total Offers Made295
first preference offers287
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications884
As first preference361
As second preference311
As third preference205
Total Offers Made297
first preference offers292
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.29%
Total Applications848
As first preference372
As second preference285
As third preference186
Total Offers Made295
first preference offers289
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications907
As first preference353
As second preference324
As third preference228
Total Offers Made297
first preference offers288
second preference offers9
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.32%
Total Applications886
As first preference382
As second preference310
As third preference192
Total Offers Made298
first preference offers290
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.30%
Total Applications837
As first preference375
As second preference288
As third preference171
Total Offers Made296
first preference offers289
second preference offers7
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree36%
disagree6%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree51%
agree37%
disagree6%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree41%
agree41%
disagree8%
strongly disagree4%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree7%
agree8%
disagree5%
strongly disagree5%
don't know8%
not applicable66%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree32%
agree41%
disagree17%
strongly disagree8%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree32%
agree23%
disagree13%
strongly disagree7%
don't know1%
not applicable24%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes15%
no85%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree34%
agree19%
disagree19%
strongly disagree23%
dont know4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree51%
agree32%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree47%
agree40%
disagree7%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree31%
agree48%
disagree15%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree57%
agree39%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree47%
agree39%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know5%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree39%
agree36%
disagree14%
strongly disagree4%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes83%
no17%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin69.1%
african ethnic origin11.2%
any other white background ethnic origin2.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2%
chinese ethnic origin1.9%
indian ethnic origin1.7%
any other black background ethnic origin1.7%
white and black african ethnic origin1.4%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin70.7%
african ethnic origin9.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.6%
any other white background ethnic origin2%
indian ethnic origin1.8%
any other black background ethnic origin1.6%
chinese ethnic origin1.6%
white and black african ethnic origin1.4%
white and asian ethnic origin1.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%

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