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King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Freshfield Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3HL, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.2 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
899
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 52% nationally. A notable 85% of students enter the EBacc, indicating a strong focus on core subjects, though only 61% achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While parent satisfaction appears positive, the LocaleIQ score suggests there is room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality 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. | 45.4 | Bottom 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%. | 61% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 85% | Top 36% 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%. | 29% | Top 36% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani33.5%
Asian Indian26.8%
White British11.1%
Black African8.3%
Other5.3%
Asian Other4.1%
Mixed Other2.7%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.55531, -2.43993 · BL3 3HL
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Frequently asked questions
What is King's Leadership Academy Bolton rated by Ofsted?
King's Leadership Academy Bolton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is King's Leadership Academy Bolton a good school?
King's Leadership Academy Bolton scores 43.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 King's Leadership Academy Bolton in GCSEs?
King's Leadership Academy Bolton achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.4. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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