King's Leadership Academy Bolton
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Freshfield Avenue Bolton BL3 3HL |
| Phone | 01204937130 |
| Reference Number | 147077 |
King’s Leadership Academy Bolton has been evaluated as a good school, demonstrating a welcoming atmosphere where pupils exhibit respect and tolerance towards each other. The academy has made significant developments in education quality, with a strong emphasis on personal development and engagement, particularly among pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It has effectively created a calm learning environment and offers a broad curriculum that promotes academic success and personal resilience, thanks in part to the support from the Great Schools Trust. Despite these strengths, there are notable areas for improvement, particularly regarding the breadth of subject choices available to pupils in key stage 4, which may hinder their preparation for future education paths. Additionally, while assessment strategies are generally well-implemented, there are inconsistencies that lead to gaps in some pupils' learning, requiring further attention to ensure all students can achieve their full potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 899 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.95%
Girls: 41.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 57.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 98 | 82 | 180 |
| 8 | 108 | 74 | 182 |
| 9 | 111 | 69 | 180 |
| 10 | 103 | 76 | 179 |
| 11 | 110 | 68 | 178 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 33.5% |
| Indian | 26.8% |
| White, British | 11.1% |
| African | 8.3% |
| Asian, Other | 4.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Welcoming and friendly school environment
- Strong relationships between pupils and teachers
- Effective behaviour management strategies creating calm classrooms
- Rich personal development programme including extracurricular activities
- Prompt and effective support for pupils with reading difficulties
- Impartial careers advice and opportunities for work experience
- Engagement with parents to enhance pupils' learning
Areas for Improvement
- Limited breadth of subject choices in key stage 4
- Inconsistent use of assessment strategies by some teachers leading to gaps in learning
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.6% |
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:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 213 | 40 |
| Third Preference | 118 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Lever Edge Primary Academy
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3HP |
0.23 miles |
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Essa Primary Academy
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3HH |
0.29 miles |
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St William of York Catholic Primary School
Nugent Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3DE |
0.47 miles |
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St Bede Academy
Morris Green Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3LJ |
0.56 miles |
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Cherry Tree Primary School
Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0NS |
0.69 miles |
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The Orchards Nursery School
Lower Orchards, Bolton, BL4 0RA |
0.69 miles |
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Green Fold School
Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0NS |
0.69 miles |
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The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton
Adelaide Street, Daubhill, Adelaide House, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3NY |
0.72 miles |
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Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School
Rupert Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6PY |
0.73 miles |
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Sunning Hill Primary School
Goldsmith Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6TR |
0.77 miles |
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Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
Newport Road, Great Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2DT |
0.8 miles |
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Clarendon Primary School
Recreation Street, Clarendon Primary School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6SN |
0.82 miles |
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Brandwood Primary School
Brandwood Street, Brandwood Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4BG |
0.88 miles |
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Heathfield Primary School
Henniker Road, Heathfield Primary School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3TP |
0.94 miles |
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Highfield Primary School
Marsh Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0AP |
0.95 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Beech Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0BP |
1 miles |
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St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Melbourne Road, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5RL |
1.1 miles |
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St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
Pilkington Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6HP |
1.12 miles |
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Haslam Park Primary School
Wigan Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5QL |
1.23 miles |
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The Ferns Primary Academy
Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DA |
1.27 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Raise Education and Wellbeing School
The Quest, Brownlow Way, Bolton, BL1 3UB |
0.19 miles |
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Essa Academy
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 3HH |
0.28 miles |
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Thomasson Memorial School
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3LA |
0.33 miles |
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Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Greenland Road, Bolton, BL4 0HT |
0.73 miles |
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Bolton Muslim Girls School
Swan Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 6TQ |
0.75 miles |
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Lord's School
Brooklyn, Green Lane, Bolton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2EF |
0.76 miles |
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Bolton Islamic Girls School
Weston House, Weston Street, Bolton, BL3 2AW |
0.96 miles |
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Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah
Willows Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4HE |
1.1 miles |
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St James's Church of England High School
Lucas Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 9RU |
1.14 miles |
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Harper Green School
Harper Green Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DH |
1.18 miles |
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University Collegiate School
85 Deane Road, The Stoller Building, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG |
1.25 miles |
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Bolton College
Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BG |
1.25 miles |
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Bolton Sixth Form College
Town Centre Campus, Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BU |
1.39 miles |
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EdStart Schools Bolton
67 Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 1ES |
1.41 miles |
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Ladybridge High School
New York, Junction Road, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4NG |
1.65 miles |
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Rumworth School
Armadale Road, Ladybridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4TP |
1.69 miles |
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Bolton School Boys' Division
Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA |
1.78 miles |
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Bolton School Girls' Division
Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PB |
1.8 miles |
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Star Salford Academy
124 Longshaw Drive, Worsley, Greater Manchester, M28 0BB |
2.13 miles |
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Little Lever School
Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 1BT |
2.34 miles |