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Bolton·Not applicable·North West·Academy alternative provision converter·BL2 5DX
URN: 142702Not judgedOfsted published 8 Jul 2025
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School information
| URN | 142702 |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-11 |
| Headteacher | Nicola Berry |
| Trust | THE BOLTON IMPACT TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | BL2 5DX |
| Latest pupils | 41 |
| FSM eligible | 80.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Stephens Street, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 5DX
https://www.boltonimpacttrust.org.uk/our-academies/forwards-centreView local authority page1204333660| DfE number | 1109 |
| UKPRN | 10056139 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2016 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 8 Jul 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Not judged
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| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |