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Bolder Academy
Goodgraded 07/12/2022Ages 11–18955 pupilsFaithNone
Bolder Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Isleworth, within the Hounslow local authority. The school has around 955 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/12/2022, Bolder Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 50.5 and 46% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Isleworth can view Bolder Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 07/12/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 845.6
England avg 45.1 · was 49.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
England avg 45% · was 44% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths62%
England avg 65% · was 70% in 2023/24
EBacc entry45%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.25
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 37.1
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 38.2
AAB or better15%
Retention100%
Value added+0.05
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake29.2%
Free school meals29.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language34.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled76%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.4%
Attendance92.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Isleworth
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