Youth Challenge Pru
URN: 142758 • Bolton BL1 6JT
Overview
- Name
- Youth Challenge Pru
- URN
- 142758
- 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
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 56.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Victoria Sutton (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01204333872
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Smithills Dean Road, Bolton BL1 6JT
Summary
Youth Challenge Pru, located in Bolton, is an academy alternative provision converter that caters to a mixed-gender cohort of 78 pupils, with a capacity of 87. The school is part of the Bolton Impact Trust, which comprises several specialist academies focused on providing high-quality, personalised education for children and young people who may require additional support due to personal crises, behavioural challenges, or health issues that prevent them from attending mainstream schools.
The curriculum at Youth Challenge Pru is designed to be innovative and motivational, offering a blend of academic programmes, vocational learning opportunities, and enrichment activities. The school prioritises creating a supportive learning environment that respects individuality and diversity, aiming to inspire pupils to become lifelong learners. The Trust has received multiple outstanding ratings from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high expectations and quality education.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with an emphasis on partnerships with local agencies, parents, and the local authority. Regular events, such as coffee mornings, foster connections within the community, ensuring that families feel supported and involved in their children's education.
The curriculum at Youth Challenge Pru is designed to be innovative and motivational, offering a blend of academic programmes, vocational learning opportunities, and enrichment activities. The school prioritises creating a supportive learning environment that respects individuality and diversity, aiming to inspire pupils to become lifelong learners. The Trust has received multiple outstanding ratings from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high expectations and quality education.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with an emphasis on partnerships with local agencies, parents, and the local authority. Regular events, such as coffee mornings, foster connections within the community, ensuring that families feel supported and involved in their children's education.
Useful links
- Smithills School (other)
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
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE BOLTON IMPACT TRUST
- Capacity
- 87
- Pupils
- 78
- Boys
- 68
- Girls
- 10
- FSM %
- 67.90
- Open date
- 2016-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 78 | 68 | 10 | 87 | 67.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 71 | 57 | 14 | 95 | 71.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 61 | 49 | 12 | 85 | 55.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 61 | 49 | 12 | 95 | 55.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 57 | 47 | 10 | 61.40 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 85 | 70 | 15 | 56.50 |
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