The Personal Learning Centre
URN: 142746 • Bolton BL1 4AL
Overview
- Name
- The Personal Learning Centre
- URN
- 142746
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Woosey (since 2025) , Head of Unit
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- 97 - 99 Chorley Street, Bolton BL1 4AL
Summary
The Personal Learning Centre, part of the Bolton Impact Trust, is an academy alternative provision located in Bolton. It serves a small cohort of pupils, currently numbering three, and is designed to support children and young people who may be facing personal challenges, behavioural issues, or health-related difficulties that prevent them from attending mainstream schools. The centre aims to provide a nurturing environment where each student can receive tailored educational support.
The curriculum at The Personal Learning Centre is focused on delivering high-quality, personalised education. It encompasses academic programmes, vocational learning opportunities, and enrichment activities, all intended to inspire students and foster a love for lifelong learning. The Bolton Impact Trust emphasizes the importance of collaboration with parents, local authorities, and other agencies to create an impactful learning environment.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the centre’s ethos, with regular events such as coffee mornings designed to foster connections among families and staff. The trust prides itself on its commitment to respect, individuality, and diversity, ensuring that every child is given a fresh start and the opportunity to thrive.
The curriculum at The Personal Learning Centre is focused on delivering high-quality, personalised education. It encompasses academic programmes, vocational learning opportunities, and enrichment activities, all intended to inspire students and foster a love for lifelong learning. The Bolton Impact Trust emphasizes the importance of collaboration with parents, local authorities, and other agencies to create an impactful learning environment.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the centre’s ethos, with regular events such as coffee mornings designed to foster connections among families and staff. The trust prides itself on its commitment to respect, individuality, and diversity, ensuring that every child is given a fresh start and the opportunity to thrive.
Useful links
Nearby alternatives
- The Young Mums Unit (70.2)
- Youth Challenge Pru (70.2)
- Ladywood School (67.6)
- Ladywood School (64.1)
- TLG Bolton (62.7)
Key details
- LA
- Bolton
- Age range
- 13 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 3
- Boys
- 2
- Girls
- 1
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 2016-04-01
- Close date
- 2021-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 50.00 |
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