The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.2
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
14.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 207 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,064
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- LEVER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dominic Mckeon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 1BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBowness Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Primary · 415m away
St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 415m away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
Primary · 561m away
Mytham Primary School
Primary · 991m away
All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ladywood School
Academy · 1.3km away
Masefield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Little Lever School a selective school?
No. Little Lever School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Little Lever School's Ofsted rating?
Little Lever School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Little Lever School?
Little Lever School currently has 1,064 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Little Lever School take?
Little Lever School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Little Lever School?
Little Lever School is in Bolton, BL3 1BT, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Little Lever School have a sixth form?
No, Little Lever School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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