Bolder Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Free schools
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityHounslow
Address1 Macfarlane Lane, TW7 5DB
URN145866

School Census

Total 844
Girls/Boys 405/439
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.0%/52.0%
% pupils where English not first language 39.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 262
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 15.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
07/12/2022 Good
Inspection Date 07/12/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 44.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 66.90%
Entering EBacc 46.10%
EBacc average point score 4.53
Progress 8 0.36
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 70%
Entering EBacc 65%
EBacc average point score 4.83
Progress 8 0.29
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score -
Grade 5 or above in English and maths -
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 -
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score -
Progress 8 -

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications655
As first preference134
As second preference135
As third preference123
Total Offers Made175
first preference offers121
second preference offers29
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications646
As first preference157
As second preference114
As third preference112
Total Offers Made178
first preference offers131
second preference offers22
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications743
As first preference181
As second preference128
As third preference141
Total Offers Made175
first preference offers147
second preference offers10
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications692
As first preference122
As second preference178
As third preference132
Total Offers Made178
first preference offers113
second preference offers36
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications724
As first preference149
As second preference140
As third preference137
Total Offers Made176
first preference offers129
second preference offers24
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications680
As first preference148
As second preference140
As third preference129
Total Offers Made183
first preference offers124
second preference offers28
third preference offers16

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree41%
agree36%
disagree11%
strongly disagree10%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree44%
agree39%
disagree10%
strongly disagree5%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree42%
agree33%
disagree18%
strongly disagree3%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree11%
agree8%
disagree11%
strongly disagree7%
don't know11%
not applicable52%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree28%
agree42%
disagree19%
strongly disagree6%
don't know6%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree31%
agree25%
disagree10%
strongly disagree16%
don't know2%
not applicable16%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes20%
no80%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree44%
agree20%
disagree20%
strongly disagree16%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree36%
agree41%
disagree8%
strongly disagree5%
don't know10%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree38%
disagree9%
strongly disagree7%
don't know8%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree31%
agree36%
disagree22%
strongly disagree6%
don't know5%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree42%
disagree9%
strongly disagree5%
don't know5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree56%
agree37%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree39%
agree36%
disagree8%
strongly disagree11%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes75%
no25%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin22.9%
any other white background ethnic origin18.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin11.3%
indian ethnic origin10.7%
african ethnic origin9.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin8.9%
white and asian ethnic origin4.1%
pakistani ethnic origin3.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.8%
caribbean ethnic origin2.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.8%
white and black african ethnic origin1.2%
any other black background ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin25.2%
any other white background ethnic origin19.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin10.9%
indian ethnic origin9.1%
african ethnic origin8.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin8.3%
white and asian ethnic origin4.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin3%
pakistani ethnic origin2.6%
caribbean ethnic origin2.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.1%
white and black african ethnic origin1.3%
irish ethnic origin0.6%
any other black background ethnic origin0.6%

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