Bolder Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Address | 1 Macfarlane Lane, TW7 5DB |
| School Website | www.bolderacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 2039630806 |
| URN | 145866 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/12/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 07 December 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 655 |
| As first preference | 134 |
| As second preference | 135 |
| As third preference | 123 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 646 |
| As first preference | 157 |
| As second preference | 114 |
| As third preference | 112 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 743 |
| As first preference | 181 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 141 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 147 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 692 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 178 |
| As third preference | 132 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 113 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 724 |
| As first preference | 149 |
| As second preference | 140 |
| As third preference | 137 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 680 |
| As first preference | 148 |
| As second preference | 140 |
| As third preference | 129 |
| Total Offers Made | 183 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 124 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 52% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 22.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 18.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 11.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 10.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 9.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 8.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 25.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 19.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 10.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 9.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 8.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 8.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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