Youth Challenge Pru, based in Bolton, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. 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.
Youth Challenge Pru currently has around 78 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 87.2% boys and 12.8% girls. Around 67.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 6JT |
| Website: | www.boltonimpacttrust.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01204333872 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bolton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Victoria Sutton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142758 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/02/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 104 |
| Number of Pupils: | 78 |
| Number of Boys: | 68 |
| Number of Girls: | 10 |
| White British | 74.40% | 58 |
| African | 5.10% | 4 |
| Other White | 3.80% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.80% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 3.80% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 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 | 2,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School Limefield Road , Smithills BL1 6LA | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Smithills Dean CofE Primary School Limefield Road , Smithills BL1 6LA | - not rated | 451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldhams Primary School Selkirk Road , BL1 7BN | - not rated | 937 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Shepherd Cross Street , Halliwell BL1 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | - not rated | 128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 2out of 4 | 128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | - not rated | 852 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 0 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Centre North Barlow Park Pavilion, Dunoon Drive , Astley Bridge BL1 6QY | - not rated | 790 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Starting Point Selkirk Road , BL1 7BN | - not rated | 916 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.