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Forwards Centre
Stephens Street, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 5DX, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
100.0 / 100
Top 0%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
41
Capacity
64
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates exceptional quality in education and care. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 100% of respondents recommending it, reflecting a strong community connection. Although limited published data on academic performance is available, the school's LocaleIQ score of 100 indicates it outperforms all other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School responds to concerns
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Location
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53.58241, -2.39309 · BL2 5DX
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN142702
School typeAcademy alternative provision converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Forwards Centre rated by Ofsted?
Forwards Centre was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is Forwards Centre a good school?
Forwards Centre scores 100.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Forwards Centre?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Forwards Centre receives a satisfaction score of 92% across all parent survey questions.
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