Forwards Centre
URN: 142702 • Bolton BL2 5DX
Overview
- Name
- Forwards Centre
- URN
- 142702
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE BOLTON IMPACT TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Fielding (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01204333660
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stephens Street, Bolton BL2 5DX
Summary
Forwards Centre is an alternative provision academy located in Bolton, catering to primary-aged children who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream schools. With a current enrolment of 41 pupils and a capacity of 64, the centre focuses on creating a calm and supportive environment where positive relationships between staff and students are paramount. Each class is limited to a maximum of nine children, ensuring personalised attention and support.
The curriculum at Forwards Centre is tailored to address individual learning needs, with staff working closely with each pupil to identify and bridge gaps in their education. The centre employs individual provision maps to help overcome barriers to success, and each child is assigned a key worker to facilitate communication between home and school. The centre also coordinates additional support services for families, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Forwards Centre’s ethos, with regular meetings for families to promote open communication and involvement. The centre is part of the Bolton Impact Trust, which comprises several academies dedicated to supporting children with diverse needs, ensuring that every child receives the opportunity for a fresh start and a successful educational journey.
The curriculum at Forwards Centre is tailored to address individual learning needs, with staff working closely with each pupil to identify and bridge gaps in their education. The centre employs individual provision maps to help overcome barriers to success, and each child is assigned a key worker to facilitate communication between home and school. The centre also coordinates additional support services for families, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Forwards Centre’s ethos, with regular meetings for families to promote open communication and involvement. The centre is part of the Bolton Impact Trust, which comprises several academies dedicated to supporting children with diverse needs, ensuring that every child receives the opportunity for a fresh start and a successful educational journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Personal Learning Centre (72.7)
- The Young Mums Unit (70.2)
- Youth Challenge Pru (70.2)
- Ladywood School (67.6)
- Ladywood School (64.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bolton
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE BOLTON IMPACT TRUST
- Capacity
- 64
- Pupils
- 41
- Boys
- 36
- Girls
- 5
- FSM %
- 80.50
- Open date
- 2016-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 41 | 36 | 5 | 64 | 80.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 40 | 36 | 4 | 40 | 70.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 27 | 25 | 2 | 40 | 66.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 27 | 25 | 2 | 40 | 66.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 52.60 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 39 | 36 | 3 | 38.50 |
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