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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance Documentation (governance)
- Trustee Attendance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- 2025 Key Dates CalendarView Calendar (calendar)
- 01204 33 33 00 (all calls are recorded) (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- NewsProposed Changes to Admissions Criteria at Little Lever SchoolOctober 6th 2025Read (other)
- Term Dates 24/25 & 25/26 (other)
- The Little Lever Way (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Canon Slade CofE School (81.9)
- St James's Church of England High School (75.1)
- Bolton Muslim Girls School (70.2)
- Rivington and Blackrod High School (68.8)
- Turton School (65.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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