Canon Slade School

A not judged academy converter school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Canon Slade School.

Bolton, BL23BP Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
60.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.29
English & Maths grade 4+ %
67.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 84.3%
Continue in education or training
63.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
15 October 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bradshaw Brow
Bradshaw
Bolton, BL23BP
Phone
1204333343
Website
canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144044
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3BP
Website
http://www.canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST
Capacity
1800 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,753
Free School Meals
13.5% (237 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (32 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
54.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.4
English Attainment 8:
11.9
Maths Attainment 8:
10.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.4
Ebacc English:
99.0%
Ebacc Entry:
18.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
61.0%
Ebacc Languages:
37.3%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.29
Progress 8 Range:
0.13 to 0.45
University Progression:
68.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
69.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
68%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
153 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
84.3 (+32.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
54.6 (+15.1 vs average)
Education Continuation:
69.0 (+12.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.8 (4.7 below average)
Progress 8:
0.29 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
110 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
219
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,753 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★★
(7 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(53 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ora et labora"

As a Church of England School, we seek to provide an excellent education within a Christian environment.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher James Gilhooly emphasizes unlimited ambition for students, a strong Christian ethos, partnership with parents, and high expectations for every pupil.

Facilities

chapel Astroturf pitch swimming pool water stations defibrillator cabinets playing fields woodland 57-acre site

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 offers full National Curriculum subjects with English, Maths, Science, RS and modern foreign language options; Year 9 includes a creative option selection. Three languages are available, including ancient and modern languages. Wide range of technologies and performing arts disciplines alongside PE, sport, iMedia, and computing. KS4 core plus options: English, Maths, PSHCE, PE, RS, Science with three option subjects including Ancient History, Geology, Latin, and more. KS5 offers over 27 A Level subjects and a Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science; enrichment and a weekly Enrichment Lecture Programme, plus EPQ and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.

SEND Provision

Canon Slade School states it is fully inclusive and accessible for students with disabilities and/or SEND, in compliance with the Equality Act (2012) and SEN Regulations 2014, and aligned with its SEND policies.

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