Little Lever School
Secondary school in Bolton. Report card, May 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 19 May 2026, report published 5 July 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around May 2030
The last inspection was in May 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 1.4 milesHarper Green School
Good (Jan 2023)
- 1.6 milesKearsley Academy
Report card, Jul 2026: 1 exceptional, 5 strong
- 1.6 milesMount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Requires improvement (Oct 2023)
- 1.8 milesSt James's Church of England High School
Good (Nov 2022)
- 2.1 milesBolton St Catherine's Academy
No overall grade. Quality of education requires improvement (Mar 2025)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.