Little Lever School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Street Little Lever Bolton Greater Manchester BL3 1BT |
| Phone | 01204333300 |
| Reference Number | 142296 |
Little Lever School has demonstrated a good overall performance since its last inspection, improving from a previous grade of Requires Improvement. The school is characterized by its ambitious leadership, which has fostered a positive environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and well-prepared for future educational and vocational opportunities. Effective support systems in place ensure that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive the guidance they need to thrive academically and personally. Additionally, strong relationships between staff and pupils contribute to a conducive learning environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1064 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.73%
Girls: 47.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 126 | 110 | 236 |
| 8 | 123 | 91 | 214 |
| 9 | 95 | 109 | 204 |
| 10 | 117 | 89 | 206 |
| 11 | 100 | 104 | 204 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 Jun 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Little Lever School | |
| 25 Jun 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 31 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Jun 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
| 12 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High ambition among leaders for all pupils
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Wide range of extracurricular activities
- High-quality careers programme
- Positive parental support
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Well-planned personal development curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient clarity in curriculum design for some subjects
- Inconsistent promotion of reading across subjects
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 94 | 27 |
| Third Preference | 79 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 84 | 47 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Bowness Primary School
Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1BT |
0.04 miles |
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St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
Redcar Road, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1EN |
0.26 miles |
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
Norris Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1BQ |
0.35 miles |
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Mytham Primary School
Mytham Road, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1JG |
0.62 miles |
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All Saints CofE Primary School
Devon Street, Farnworth, Devon Street, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 7PY |
0.72 miles |
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Masefield Primary School
Masefield Road, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1NG |
0.78 miles |
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Ladywood School
Masefield Road, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1NG |
0.78 miles |
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Blackshaw Primary School
Bideford Drive, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6TE |
0.88 miles |
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SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
Falkirk Drive, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6NW |
0.93 miles |
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St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Presto Street, Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8AJ |
0.98 miles |
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St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth
Church Road, Kearsley, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 8AP |
0.99 miles |
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Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre
Lord Street, Bolton, BL4 8AR |
1.03 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
Green Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2PL |
1.04 miles |
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Prestolee Primary School
Church Road, Stoneclough, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1HJ |
1.07 miles |
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St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Radcliffe Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1NZ |
1.15 miles |
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Leverhulme Community Primary School
Breightmet Drive, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6EE |
1.22 miles |
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Kearsley West Primary School
Primrose Street, Kearsley, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 9BZ |
1.33 miles |
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Queensbridge Primary School
St Germain Street, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 7BL |
1.35 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
Alexandra Street, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 9JT |
1.35 miles |
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The Ferns Primary Academy
Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DA |
1.38 miles |
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Breightmet School
Milnthorpe Road, Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 6PD |
1.37 miles |
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Harper Green School
Harper Green Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DH |
1.41 miles |
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Lord's School
Brooklyn, Green Lane, Bolton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2EF |
1.61 miles |
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Kearsley Academy
Springfield Road, Kearsley, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 8HY |
1.63 miles |
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Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Greenland Road, Bolton, BL4 0HT |
1.64 miles |
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Bolton Islamic Girls School
Weston House, Weston Street, Bolton, BL3 2AW |
1.67 miles |
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EdStart Schools Bolton
67 Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 1ES |
1.73 miles |
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St James's Church of England High School
Lucas Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 9RU |
1.8 miles |
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Bolton St Catherine's Academy
Stitch MI Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU |
2.13 miles |
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Firwood High School
Stitch-MI Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4HU |
2.18 miles |
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Bolton Sixth Form College
Town Centre Campus, Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BU |
2.33 miles |
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King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Freshfield Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3HL |
2.34 miles |
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Bolton Muslim Girls School
Swan Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 6TQ |
2.36 miles |
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Raise Education and Wellbeing School
The Quest, Brownlow Way, Bolton, BL1 3UB |
2.39 miles |
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University Collegiate School
85 Deane Road, The Stoller Building, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG |
2.43 miles |
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Bolton College
Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BG |
2.43 miles |
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Star Radcliffe Academy
Spring Lane, Radcliffe, M26 2SZ |
2.53 miles |
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Essa Academy
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 3HH |
2.6 miles |
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Thomasson Memorial School
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3LA |
2.62 miles |
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Star Salford Academy
124 Longshaw Drive, Worsley, Greater Manchester, M28 0BB |
2.78 miles |