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Canon Slade School
Ages 11–181,747 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Canon Slade School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bolton. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 1,747 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 55 and 67% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bolton can view Canon Slade School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 853.9
England avg 45.1 · was 54.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths57%
England avg 45% · was 65% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths84%
England avg 65% · was 84% in 2023/24
EBacc entry29%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.57
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 38.1
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 37.9
AAB or better23%
Retention97%
Value added+0.17
Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake14.9%
Free school meals14.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language11.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled95%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.7%
Attendance94.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence12.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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