Bolder Academy
URN: 145866 • Isleworth TW7 5DB
Overview
- Name
- Bolder Academy
- URN
- 145866
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BOLDER ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andy De Angelis (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02039630806
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 1 Macfarlane Lane, Isleworth TW7 5DB
Summary
Bolder Academy is a mixed secondary free school located in Isleworth, Hounslow, with a current enrolment of 955 students and a capacity of 1,260. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to be brave, kind, and strong. Bolder Academy emphasizes the importance of mutual trust and open communication between students, families, and staff, creating a vibrant community that values each individual.
The curriculum at Bolder Academy is designed to challenge students academically while promoting personal growth and resilience. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and STEM initiatives, which aim to enhance students' skills and experiences outside the classroom. Recent highlights include a summer music festival, drama productions, and various educational trips that enrich the learning experience.
With a significant percentage of students (29.90%) eligible for free school meals, Bolder Academy is committed to supporting all learners and ensuring they have access to opportunities for success. The school actively engages with parents through open events and encourages participation in their child's educational journey.
The curriculum at Bolder Academy is designed to challenge students academically while promoting personal growth and resilience. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and STEM initiatives, which aim to enhance students' skills and experiences outside the classroom. Recent highlights include a summer music festival, drama productions, and various educational trips that enrich the learning experience.
With a significant percentage of students (29.90%) eligible for free school meals, Bolder Academy is committed to supporting all learners and ensuring they have access to opportunities for success. The school actively engages with parents through open events and encourages participation in their child's educational journey.
Useful links
- Governors Portal (governance)
- 24/09/2025 Open Mornings at Bolder Academy Step inside a school where students are known, valued, and encouraged to thrive. Booking (sen)
- 07/10/2025 Calling All Parents! We’re excited to announce that we’re putting together a School Presentation Folder &nda (sen)
- Open Evening & Mornings for prospective parents & students Read More (calendar)
- Twitter (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Pinterest (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Green School (70.2)
- Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ (62.4)
- The Green School for Girls (59.2)
- Isleworth and Syon School for Boys (58.0)
- The Green School for Boys (56.6)
Key details
- LA
- Hounslow
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BOLDER ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1260
- Pupils
- 955
- Boys
- 483
- Girls
- 472
- FSM %
- 29.90
- Open date
- 2018-09-03
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 955 | 483 | 472 | 1260 | 29.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 919 | 473 | 446 | 1260 | 29.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 684 | 341 | 343 | 1260 | 32.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 684 | 341 | 343 | 1260 | 32.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 500 | 252 | 248 | 1260 | 30.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 328 | 157 | 171 | 1260 | 30.20 |
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