Compare Eden Boys' School, Bolton and Little Lever School and St James's Church of England High School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Eden Boys' School, Bolton (Secondary) in Bolton; Little Lever School (Secondary) in Bolton; St James's Church of England High School (Secondary) in Bolton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Eden Boys' School, Bolton, Little Lever School and St James's Church of England High School. They are secondary phase and free schools and academy converter type located around Bolton, Greater Manchester. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Eden Boys' School, Bolton), published Jul 2017. The lowest is 2 (Little Lever School), published May 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for St James's Church of England High School (Dec 2022). average roll around ≈ 900, combined total ≈ 2,750, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as STAR ACADEMIES, Lever Academy Trust and THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST.

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Attribute	Eden Boys' School, Bolton BL1 3QE	Little Lever School BL3 1BT	St James's Church of England High School BL4 9RU
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Bolton Greater Manchester BL1 3QE	Bolton Greater Manchester BL3 1BT	Bolton Greater Manchester BL4 9RU
Latest Ofsted	1 7 Jul 2017	2 18 May 2022	2 12 Dec 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	800	1050	1050
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Boys	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	STAR ACADEMIES	Lever Academy Trust	THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST
Website	www.edenboysbolton.com	www.little-lever.bolton.sch.uk	www.st-james.bolton.sch.uk
Telephone	01204849240	01204333300	01204333000
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Eden Boys' School, Bolton

BL1 3QE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL1 3QE
Ofsted: 1 7 Jul 2017
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: STAR ACADEMIES
Website: www.edenboysbolton.com
Telephone: 01204849240

Little Lever School

BL3 1BT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL3 1BT
Ofsted: 2 18 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lever Academy Trust
Website: www.little-lever.bolton.sch.uk
Telephone: 01204333300

St James's Church of England High School

BL4 9RU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL4 9RU
Ofsted: 2 12 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST
Website: www.st-james.bolton.sch.uk
Telephone: 01204333000

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.