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Bolder Academy
1 Macfarlane Lane, Isleworth, TW7 5DB, Hounslow
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.5 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
955
Capacity
1,260
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 51% of schools nationally. While 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students reaching grade 5 or higher, currently at 41%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, with parent satisfaction likely benefiting from its positive standing in the local authority.
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Last inspected: 7 December 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 45.6 | Bottom 49% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 45% | Top 38% 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%. | 28% | Top 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British21.9%
White Other18.6%
Mixed Other12.7%
Asian Indian10.5%
Black African9.4%
Other8.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Asian Pakistani3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Other2.4%
Black Caribbean2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Black Other0.7%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.48839, -0.33072 · TW7 5DB
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Bolder Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bolder Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 December 2022.
Is Bolder Academy a good school?
Bolder Academy scores 58.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 Bolder Academy in GCSEs?
Bolder Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.6. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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