SecondaryData as of May 2026

King's Leadership Academy Bolton

Freshfield Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3HL

Free schools

Pupils

899

Ages

11-16

FSM

32.7%

Attainment 8

45.3

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

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%

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

85.1%

EBacc APS

4.27

EBacc 9-5

17.1%

EBacc 9-4

28.0%

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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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.

Oct 2023 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

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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