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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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