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King's Leadership Academy Bolton

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King's Leadership Academy Bolton

Freshfield Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3HL

Free schools · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

45.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.8%
Basics 9-5
42.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

45.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23Not available46.4
2023/2447.046.4
2024/2545.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23Not available0.00
2023/24+0.140.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
85.1%
EBacc APS
4.27
EBacc 9-5
17.1%
EBacc 9-4
28.0%
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1.17 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Bolton Muslim Girls School
1.21 km away · Academy converter
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About King's Leadership Academy Bolton

King's Leadership Academy Bolton is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.3. The school has around 899 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Freshfield Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3HL | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for King's Leadership Academy Bolton, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about King's Leadership Academy Bolton

What is King's Leadership Academy Bolton's Ofsted rating?
King's Leadership Academy Bolton received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are King's Leadership Academy Bolton's latest exam results?
King's Leadership Academy Bolton: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is King's Leadership Academy Bolton located?
King's Leadership Academy Bolton is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL3 3HL).
How many pupils attend King's Leadership Academy Bolton?
King's Leadership Academy Bolton has around 899 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare King's Leadership Academy Bolton with other schools?
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