Forwards Centre

Academy alternative provision converter•Not applicable•Ages 5-11•Bolton, BL2 5DX

4.8out of 5

Ofsted

Official inspection reports and grades

School inspection

Inspected 3 June 2025

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Previous inspections

4 February 2020School inspectionGood
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9 January 2019Short inspection
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7 April 2016Academy conversion letter
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Catchment area

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Pupils and staff

Pupils

Pupils: 41
Capacity: 64
Girls / boys: 12% / 88%
Free school meals: 81%

Staff

Teachers (FTE): 9
Teaching assistants (FTE): 13
Leadership (FTE): 4

School workforce census, 2025/26.

Parent View

Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school

100%

of parents would recommend this school to another parent

11 responses up to 1 September 2025 · 27% response rate

Strongly agree
Agree
Don’t know
Disagree
Strongly disagree

My child is happy at this school.
100% agree
My child feels safe at this school.
100% agree
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
100% agree
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
86% agree
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
100% agree

Questions about Forwards Centre

What is Forwards Centre's Ofsted rating?

Forwards Centre's last overall grade from Ofsted was Good, on 4 February 2020. Ofsted inspected it again on 3 June 2025 without giving an overall grade, as single-word grades ended in September 2024.

How many pupils are at Forwards Centre?

Forwards Centre had 41 pupils aged 5 to 11 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 64. It is a mixed school.