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Canon Slade School
Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3BP, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.9 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,747
Capacity
1,800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 53.9, placing it in the top 18% nationally. An impressive 84% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 81% proceed to university, with 34% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, although EBacc entry could be improved, currently sitting at 29%.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality 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. | 53.9 | Top 18% 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%. | 84% | Top 11% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 49% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 81% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 151 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (234 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child is happy
91%
My child feels safe
89%
My child makes good progress
87%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School has high expectations
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
Progress is communicated
83%
School keeps me informed
79%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.2%
Black African12.0%
White Other2.5%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Other1.2%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.60213, -2.40911 · BL2 3BP
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN144044
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Canon Slade School rated by Ofsted?
Canon Slade School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Canon Slade School a good school?
Canon Slade School scores 74.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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 Canon Slade School?
Based on 234 Ofsted Parent View responses, Canon Slade School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Canon Slade School in GCSEs?
Canon Slade School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.9. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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