Canon Slade School
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Attainment 8 of 53.9 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 53.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 79%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.29
- Confidence interval:
- [0.13, 0.45]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 291 | 53.9 | — | 78.7% | 28.9% | 4.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 300 | 54.6 | +0.29 | 80.7% | 24.7% | 4.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 296 | 54.8 | +0.14 | 82.0% | 27.0% | 4.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 266 | 56.0 | +0.08 | 83.0% | 36.0% | 4.8 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bolton for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 144044 |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher James Gilhooly |
| Trust | THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | BL2 3BP |
| Latest pupils | 291 |
| FSM eligible | 15.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3BP
http://www.canon-slade.bolton.sch.ukView local authority page1204333343| DfE number | 5401 |
| UKPRN | 10064723 |
| Opened | 1 Dec 2017 |
| GIAS updated | 16 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 27 Nov 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |