Forwards Centre is a not applicable school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy alternative provision converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Forwards Centre currently has around 41 pupils on roll, which is about 64% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 87.8% boys and 12.2% girls. Around 80.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Stephens Street, Bolton, BL2 5DX |
| Website: | https://www.boltonimpacttrust.org.uk/our-academies/forwards-centre |
| Telephone: | 01204333660 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bolton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicola Berry |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142702 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 64 |
| Number of Pupils: | 41 |
| Number of Boys: | 36 |
| Number of Girls: | 5 |
| White British | 92.70% | 38 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscow Fold Primary School Stephens Street , Breightmet BL2 5DX | - not rated | 43 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crompton Fold Primary School Poulton Avenue , Breightmet BL2 6EG | - not rated | 296 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's RC Primary School, Breightmet, Bolton Blenheim Road , Breightmet BL2 6EL | - not rated | 408 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's RC Primary School, Breightmet, Bolton Withins Drive , BL2 5LF | - not rated | 431 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverhulme Community Primary School Breightmet Drive , Breightmet BL2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withins School Newby Road , Breightmet BL2 5JB | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 3out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | - not rated | 2,582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Stephens Street , BL2 5DX | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 42 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Chorley New Road , BL1 4QR | 3out of 4 | 42 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breightmet School Milnthorpe Road , Breightmet BL2 6PD | - not rated | 491 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.