The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.9
10.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 296 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 129 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,747
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 15.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Gilhooly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Columba's RC Primary School
Primary · Very close
Castle Hill Primary School
Primary · 890m away
St Maxentius CofE Primary School
Primary · 929m away
Sharples Primary School
Primary · 973m away
Sharples School Science Specialist College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Sharples School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton
Primary · 1.5km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Canon Slade School a selective school?
No. Canon Slade School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Canon Slade School's Ofsted rating?
Canon Slade School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Canon Slade School?
Canon Slade School currently has 1,747 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Canon Slade School take?
Canon Slade School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Canon Slade School?
Canon Slade School is in Bolton, BL2 3BP, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Canon Slade School have a sixth form?
Yes, Canon Slade School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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