King's Leadership Academy Bolton

A good free schools school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for King's Leadership Academy Bolton.

Bolton, BL33HL Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
57.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.14
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 65.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
17 October 2023
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
Freshfield Avenue
Bolton, BL33HL
Phone
1204937130
Website
kingsbolton.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147077
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Address
Freshfield Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3HL
Website
www.kingsbolton.com
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE GREAT SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
910
Free School Meals
30.8% (280 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
English Attainment 8:
10.7
Maths Attainment 8:
9.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
Ebacc English:
98.2%
Ebacc Entry:
36.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.8%
Ebacc Languages:
88.6%
Ebacc Maths:
98.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.14
Progress 8 Range:
-0.10 to 0.37

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
36.1 (+16.7 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.1 (+13.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.0 (+7.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.14 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
152
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
910 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Credo - Credimus"

Aspiration and Achievement Self-Awareness Professionalism Integrity Respect Endeavour

100% of students study Religious Education

Head Teacher's Message

The principal emphasises a values-based, aspirational approach centered on the ASPIRE code, with excellence in behaviour, attendance, appearance and effort, and leadership development as central to student success and the school’s specialism.

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-based, vocabulary-rich curriculum with emphasis on traditional subjects and building on prior knowledge Vocabulary development through key subject-specific words and etymology (Latin/Greek roots) to enhance Tier 2 and 3 language proficiency Extended school day providing 28 hours of taught curriculum per week plus 3.75 hours of Lesson 0 literacy and PSHE-focused sessions Three curriculum arcs: Academic Arc, Leadership Arc, Creative Arc, underpinned by the ASPIRE values Incorporation of cognitive science approaches such as interleaving, retrieval practice, and knowledge quizzing to aid memory and learning KS4 offers English Baccalaureate (English, Maths, Science, History/Geography, MFL-Spanish) alongside GCSEs and Cambridge National qualifications in Creative iMedia/ICT Remote learning delivered via Google Classroom with Zoom as a fallback during full remote learning situations Inclusive, diverse curriculum with SEND considered a whole-school responsibility and opportunities for broad, independent thinking

SEND Provision

Pupil premium funding is allocated according to the Department for Education guidance for school leaders ‘Using pupil premium’ and the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) recommendations. Leaders ensure a tiered approach to pupil premium spending to support teaching, targeted academic interventions, and other whole-school strategies such as attendance or extra-curricular activities.

Admissions Criteria

King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is described as a non-selective state school serving children across the Northwest. It aims to operate as a ‘free independent school’ in the state sector, not charging fees and not being selective. To apply, the school asks applicants to state King’s Bolton as a preference on their home Local Authority Application Form by 31 October; there is a right to appeal via Bolton Council.

Financial Information

No fees; the academy operates as a free independent school in the state sector and is non-selective

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