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Ladywood School

Academy special converter · Bolton · BL3 1NG

Ages 4–11 · 233 pupils · Bolton

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

KS2 expected (RWM)

0%

Overall absence

7.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-03-15

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — GPS
110.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)23.2%
Unauthorised0.4%
Authorised absence
6.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.6%
Enrolments in measure
168

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill97%

233 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
233
Boys / girls
170 / 63
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
233 / 240 (97%)
Free school meals
39.1%
FSM pupils
91
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: WOODBRIDGE TRUST
Academy trust
WOODBRIDGE TRUST
Sponsor
Woodbridge Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Lynsey Brierley

Location

Address
Masefield Road, Little Lever
Postcode
BL3 1NG
Town
Bolton
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Bolton
District
Bolton
Constituency
Bolton North East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 4–11, in Bolton, Bolton, 233 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 39.1%.

Open schools in Bolton
149
Academies among open schools in Bolton
33% (49)
Open schools in BL3
42
Open schools in Bolton LA
148

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Masefield Primary School

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    • KS283%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM20.2%

    0.0 miles away

  • Mytham Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    • KS258%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM18.1%

    0.4 miles away

  • Bowness Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence8.8%
    • FSM44.1%

    0.7 miles away

  • Blackshaw Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Bolton · BL2 6TE · Bolton

    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM20.0%

    0.8 miles away

  • Little Lever School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bolton · BL3 1BT · Bolton

    Ages 11–16

    • Att845.8
    • P80.1
    • EM5+49%
    • Absence10.9%

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  • Radcliffe Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS240%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM48.8%

    0.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lynsey Brierley
Telephone
01204333400
Website
www.ladywood.bolton.sch.uk

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