The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.4
1.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
85%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 899
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- THE GREAT SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jason Roberts
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Freshfield Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3HL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRaise Education and Wellbeing School
Independent · Very close
Lever Edge Primary School
Primary · 365m away
Lever Edge Primary Academy
Primary · 365m away
Essa Academy
Secondary · 453m away
Essa Primary Academy
Primary · 473m away
Thomasson Memorial School
Special school · 532m away
St William of York Catholic Primary School
Primary · 751m away
Cherry Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is King's Leadership Academy Bolton a selective school?
No. King's Leadership Academy Bolton is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is King's Leadership Academy Bolton's Ofsted rating?
King's Leadership Academy Bolton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King's Leadership Academy Bolton?
King's Leadership Academy Bolton currently has 899 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King's Leadership Academy Bolton take?
King's Leadership Academy Bolton caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King's Leadership Academy Bolton?
King's Leadership Academy Bolton is in Bolton, BL3 3HL, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King's Leadership Academy Bolton have a sixth form?
No, King's Leadership Academy Bolton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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