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Little Lever School
Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 1BT, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.5 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,064
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 48% nationally. The school boasts a 67% pass rate for grades 4 and above in English and Maths, although only 23% of students enter the EBacc. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, with parent satisfaction likely bolstered by the school's positive achievements.
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Last inspected: 8 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.2 | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 57% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 23% | Bottom 24% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 24% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
Asian Pakistani4.6%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black African1.5%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.56186, -2.38388 · BL3 1BT
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN142296
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Little Lever School rated by Ofsted?
Little Lever School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2022.
Is Little Lever School a good school?
Little Lever School scores 49.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Little Lever School in GCSEs?
Little Lever School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.2. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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