Little Lever School

URN: 142296 • Bolton BL3 1BT

Overview

Name
Little Lever School
URN
142296
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
LEVER ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Dominic Mckeon (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01204333300
Website
Visit
Address
Church Street, Bolton BL3 1BT

Summary

Little Lever School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bolton, serving approximately 1,064 students with a capacity of 1,050. The school has gained recognition for its significant improvements, achieving GCSE results that surpass the national average. In its latest Ofsted inspection in March 2022, Little Lever was rated as 'Good' in all areas, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards.

The school's ethos is built around the principle of helping every individual achieve their potential. This is encapsulated in their core values of kindness, hard work, and responsibility, fostering a supportive and respectful environment for both students and staff. Little Lever also offers a School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme in partnership with Teach First, aimed at developing high-quality teachers.

Community engagement is a priority at Little Lever, with initiatives that encourage student participation and responsibility. The Principal, Mr Mckeon, has been recognised for his leadership, winning multiple awards, including Headteacher of the Year at the MEN School Awards 2022. The school continues to focus on creating an equitable environment where all students can thrive.

Key details

LA
Bolton
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LEVER ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1050
Pupils
1064
Boys
561
Girls
503
FSM %
29.60
Open date
2015-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Greater Manchester

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1064 561 503 1050 29.60
2024-09-11 1049 555 494 1050 27.40
2023-09-11 1042 546 496 1050 23.70
2022-09-11 1042 546 496 1050 23.70
2021-09-11 1045 530 515 1050 22.60
2020-09-11 1040 528 512 1050 18.40

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