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Little Lever School
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Little Lever School
- Secondary
- Bolton BL3 1BT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in a range of academic and vocational subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around school, with strong relationships between pupils and staff
Qualifications and Training: Teachers鈥� subject knowledge is strong. They receive high-quality training
Current Educational Practices: Staff work collaboratively to hone their delivery of the subject curriculums
Strengths and Challenges: Staff morale is high; leaders' plans to foster love of reading need more consistency
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are very supportive of the school
Communication: Staff go above and beyond to help my child
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Trust staff to sort issues out, bullying dealt with quickly
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders improved the school since the previous inspection
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils reported that if bullying does occur, staff deal with it quickly and effectively
Extracurricular Offerings: Increasing number of activities, including sports and performance opportunities
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers programme; speakers highlight career paths
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND have their needs identified quickly and accurately
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Little Lever School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1049 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Being named Little Lever School's headteacher makes me very happy.
Little Lever is rated as a Good school by Ofsted (2012), and in my little time there, I have been impressed by the pupils' upbeat attitudes and their polite and respectful behaviour.
It's an exciting moment for Little Lever School and the kids and families we serve in the Little Lever neighbourhood, and I look forward to working with the rest of the staff to support our students in doing great things.
I think success comes from working hard and executing the basic tasks to the best of your ability.
The little things matter to me.
Understanding that everyone of our children has unique abilities and will process information and retain it in a variety of ways is essential to ensuring that we can satisfy their requirements.
A joyful and secure learning environment is created through fostering connections based on mutual respect and making sure each student feels recognised and cherished.
Academic success is crucial, but I believe that the skills students acquire and the resilience and resourcefulness they build along the way ensure that they are well-prepared for whatever journey they embark on in life.
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Little Lever is rated as a Good school by Ofsted (2012), and in my little time there, I have been impressed by the pupils' upbeat attitudes and their polite and respectful behaviour.
It's an exciting moment for Little Lever School and the kids and families we serve in the Little Lever neighbourhood, and I look forward to working with the rest of the staff to support our students in doing great things.
I think success comes from working hard and executing the basic tasks to the best of your ability.
The little things matter to me.
Understanding that everyone of our children has unique abilities and will process information and retain it in a variety of ways is essential to ensuring that we can satisfy their requirements.
A joyful and secure learning environment is created through fostering connections based on mutual respect and making sure each student feels recognised and cherished.
Academic success is crucial, but I believe that the skills students acquire and the resilience and resourcefulness they build along the way ensure that they are well-prepared for whatever journey they embark on in life.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | 15.1 | 6.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | 0.09 | 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 | 44.4 | 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 | 41% | 30% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 43.19% | 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 | 3% | 21.74% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 8.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.60 | 3.02 | 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 | 91% | 91.78% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 84.39% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 38.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 11.91% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 19.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.65% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.7% | 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 | 0.11 | 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 | 46.7 | 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 | 53% | 33.16% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 45.87% | 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 | 10% | 20.9% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 10.1% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 14.23% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.85 | 3.12 | 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 | 93% | 88.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 83.39% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 41.91% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 11.91% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 20.65% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.17% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.48% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.04 | 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 | 43.5 | 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 | 45% 16 | 29.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 13 | 44.47% | 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 | 9% | 19.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 12 | 8% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 19 | 11.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.53 | 3.05 | 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 | 91% | 91.8% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 146 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 85.35% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 40.85% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 14.15% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 21.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.45% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.15% | 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 | -0.44 | 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 | 39.8 | 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 | 29% 3 | 28.48% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 7 | 42.11% | 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 | 35% | 20.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 11 | 8.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 17 | 12.67% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 2.96 | 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 | 93% | 82.44% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 153 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 75.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 33.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.44% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 20.19% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.63% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.5% | 2.05% |
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 | -0.33 | 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 | 40 | 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 | 26% | 24.29% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 37.5% | 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 | 14% | 21.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 8.38% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 9.92% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
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 | 95% | 87.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 200 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 75.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 36.46% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 16.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 17.69% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.62% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 4.77% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.62% | 2.45% |
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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 | 21st 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Little Lever School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
