Forwards Centre
Forwards Centre is a special or alternative provision school (Academy alternative provision converter), ages 5–11, in Bolton, BL2, in the Bolton council area. It has 48 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (3 June 2025): Outstanding in all 4 graded areas.
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Ofsted
Outstanding in all 4 graded areas — inspected 3 June 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 48 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 79.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 2.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 29.27% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 70.73% | 2024/25 |
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