Bolder Academy
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 1 Macfarlane Lane Isleworth TW7 5DB |
| Phone | 02039630806 |
| Reference Number | 145866 |
Bolder Academy has demonstrated strong overall performance in its first inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across key areas such as quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management, with personal development rated as 'Outstanding'. The school places significant emphasis on character development and has successfully integrated its ethos into the learning environment. A carefully curated curriculum, which accommodates students with special educational needs and disabilities, supports effective learning and engagement among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 955 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.58%
Girls: 49.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 86 | 85 | 171 |
| 8 | 85 | 93 | 178 |
| 9 | 91 | 85 | 176 |
| 10 | 82 | 94 | 176 |
| 11 | 98 | 76 | 174 |
| 12 | 17 | 25 | 42 |
| 13 | 24 | 14 | 38 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 21.9% |
| White, Other | 18.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 12.7% |
| Indian | 10.5% |
| African | 9.4% |
| White & Asian | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| Caribbean | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Dec 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils' character development is prioritized and integrated into the school ethos.
- The curriculum is ambitiously planned and allows for secure understanding of subjects.
- Teachers effectively use assessment to reinforce understanding of key concepts.
- Strong support systems are in place for pupils with SEND.
- Robust behavioural expectations lead to a positive learning environment.
- A wide range of enrichment activities is provided for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies exist in how well curriculum delivery supports long-term understanding.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.6% |
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 37.17 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.21 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 15.4% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 85 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 110 | 21 |
| From another Local Authority | 44 | 10 |
Previous Years
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0.89 miles |
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0.98 miles |
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1.02 miles |
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1.14 miles |
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1.16 miles |
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1.17 miles |
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1.28 miles |
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1.32 miles |
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1.33 miles |
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