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Little Lever School

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Little Lever School

Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BT

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Pupils
1,064
Ages
11-16
FSM
29.6%
Attainment 8
45.9
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.7%
Basics 9-5
55.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
23.2%
EBacc APS
3.89
EBacc 9-5
7.4%
EBacc 9-4
11.3%
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About Little Lever School

Little Lever School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.9. The school has around 1,064 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Church Street, Bolton, BL3 1BT | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Little Lever School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — Good
  2. Nov 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Little Lever School

What is Little Lever School's Ofsted rating?
Little Lever School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Little Lever School's latest exam results?
Little Lever School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Little Lever School located?
Little Lever School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL3 1BT).
How many pupils attend Little Lever School?
Little Lever School has around 1,064 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Little Lever School with other schools?
View Little Lever School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bolton.