Bolder Academy

A good free schools school in Hounslow. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bolder Academy.

Isleworth, TW75DB Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
62.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 0.36
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 70.2%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 December 2022
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
1 Macfarlane Lane
Isleworth, TW75DB
Phone
2039630806
Website
bolderacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145866
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
1 Macfarlane Lane, Isleworth, TW7 5DB
Website
www.bolderacademy.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BOLDER ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1260 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
919
Free School Meals
31.6% (290 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.6
English Attainment 8:
10.4
Maths Attainment 8:
9.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.6
Ebacc English:
97.2%
Ebacc Entry:
32.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
92.1%
Ebacc Languages:
48.3%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.36
Progress 8 Range:
0.13 to 0.59

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
70.2 (+18.2 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
32.6 (+13.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.3 (+9.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.36 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
58 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
115
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
919 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A Bolder future awaits."

Be Kind Be Strong Be Brave

Non-denominational

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Andy De Angelis welcomes families to Bolder Academy, emphasising a nurturing environment where brave, kind and strong individuals are supported. He highlights building relationships based on mutual trust and open communication, a strong personal development programme, and partnerships with local industries such as Sky to connect learning with real-world opportunities.

Facilities

Professional sports pitches Fitness suite Climbing walls Wellbeing workshops

Curriculum Highlights

EBacc: Currently two thirds of Year 10 study the EBacc subjects. Extended school day Monday to Thursday as part of the Being Bold programme (varied extra-curricular activities). Promotes reading for pleasure and for academic purposes as part of developing cultural capital.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

The Academy’s SENDCo is Priti Malhotra. She has regular contact with parents and carers of students she works with. Kirsty Rothwell is the Academy's Deputy SENCo. David Brockie is the SEND Governor. During the review and assessment process of SEND, we work in partnership with students, parents and carers to ensure the very best provision. We also work closely with students who have SEN and disability needs transferring to Bolder Academy. The Academy also works with a number of other agencies to support and deliver effective provision for students with SEN and disability needs. The Academy’s local offer and Transfer Plan and Accessibility Audit Plan can be found below: Accessibility Audit and Plan Hounslow SEND Local Offer

Admissions Criteria

Bolder Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school with 180 places per year group. For admissions, contact Secondary Admissions, Education Department, Civic Centre, Lampton Road, Hounslow, TW3 4DN. Hounslow Council Admissions Webpage. Parents/carers should complete their home Local Authority Common Application Form and should list Bolder Academy as one of their preferences on that form. Appeals details for students not granted a place at Bolder Academy are also included in the Admissions Policy. Admissions Policy 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027. In-year Admissions and Transfers: We welcome applications for in-year transfers during term time via the London Borough of Hounslow.

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