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Bolder Academy
- Secondary
- Hounslow TW7 5DB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: The curriculum allows all pupils, including those with SEND, to develop a secure understanding of subjects they study.
Behaviour and Attitudes: New rules and routines promote positive behaviour; bullying is rare and swiftly dealt with.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders and teachers are experts in their curriculum subjects, using their expertise to plan and tweak learning effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Subject leaders keep a close eye on how well pupils are learning; reading is a focus.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders have made links with local employers, involving parents through this.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure any bullying is rare and swiftly dealt with.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders use expertise to strengthen the delivery of the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Any bullying is rare, dealt with swiftly; school ensures pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding with a trained team focusing on securing pupils' well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils take part in many extra-curricular activities, monitored by teachers to ensure participation.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Teachers plan and monitor activities to ensure balanced engagement.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy making use of the climbing wall and other resources.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance is interwoven throughout the curriculum with support from local employers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders and teachers identify and support pupils with SEND using tailored approaches.
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Bolder Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 919 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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A-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 14-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.7 | 8.3 | 13.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 0% | 47% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.30 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 46.36% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 61.93% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 65% | 42.89% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 20.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% | 28.11% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.83 | 3.81 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.86% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 91.62% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.48% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 55.38% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.86% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.81% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.76% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.48% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.07% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 58.79% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 40.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 21.39% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 28.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.81% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 53.19% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.81% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.29% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.9% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 52.61% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 39.64% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.11% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 25.61% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.35 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.48% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 125 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.14% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 49.05% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.33% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.05% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.24% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 52.64% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 39.61% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 18.14% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 25.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.31 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.12% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 50.12% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.59% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.82% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.76% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bolder Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
