Canon Slade School
Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3BPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Canon Slade School is a secondary school in Bolton for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 6th of 19 secondary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2024, report published 27 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
Positive relationships and mutual respect are at the heart of this school. Friendly exchanges between staff and pupils are common. Despite the large size of the school, pupils feel known and understood as individuals. This helps them to feel happy. Students in the sixth form cited strong pastoral support as a key reason why they chose to continue their studies in the school. This caring culture provides a strong foundation from which pupils flourish. Pupils learn what it means to be 'SLADIAN'. For example, they understand that success comes from hard work and they develop high aspirations. Pupils engage positively in lessons. Learning is rarely disrupted. Pupils are enthusiastic participants in the wealth of opportunities that are available each lunchtime. For instance, they can explore new interests such as water polo or chess. Students in the sixth form strive to complete the school's ambassador award by demonstrating their commitment to the wider school community. For example, they lead assemblies and organise clubs for younger pupils. With trust support, the school has taken effective action to improve the quality of education that it provides. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), meet the school's high expectations for their academic achievement.
What the school should improve
- On occasions, some staff do not use the school's assessment strategies effectively to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge. As a result, at times, some pupils' understanding is not secure before learning moves on. The school should ensure that staff are supported to use assessment strategies effectively to identify and remedy any missed or forgotten learning.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
291 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
112 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,724 pupils on roll, with places for 1,800
Schools near Canon Slade School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharples School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 55.6 |
| Turton School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.7 |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.2 |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 34.3 |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 53.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr James Gilhooly
- Phone
- 01204333343
- Address
- Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3BP
- Local authority
- Bolton
- URN
- 144044
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.