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Canon Slade School

Canon Slade School, Bolton
Secondary

Canon Slade School

Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3BP

A Good-rated secondary school in Bolton.

Academy converter
Church of England
Pupils
1,747
Ages
11-18
FSM
15.9%
Attainment 8
53.8
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
31.0%
Basics 9-5
56.7%

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
28.9%
EBacc APS
4.56
EBacc 9-5
14.8%
EBacc 9-4
21.3%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.15
A*-A Grades
34.0%
A*-B Grades
65.4%
AAB+ %
23.2%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

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Community & Reviews

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About Canon Slade School

Canon Slade School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 234 responses), 86% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.8. The school has around 1,747 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bradshaw Brow, Bolton, BL2 3BP | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Dec 2012 — Outstanding (predecessor: Canon Slade CofE School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Canon Slade School

What is Canon Slade School's Ofsted rating?
Canon Slade School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Canon Slade School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 234 responses): 86% of parents would recommend Canon Slade School.
What are Canon Slade School's latest exam results?
Canon Slade School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Canon Slade School located?
Canon Slade School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL2 3BP).
How many pupils attend Canon Slade School?
Canon Slade School has around 1,747 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Canon Slade School with other schools?
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