--- title: "OFSTED Report 2026" url: "https://www.little-lever.bolton.sch.uk/news/2026-07-06-ofsted-report-2026" school: "Little Lever School" --- # OFSTED Report 2026 6 July 2026 Little Lever School is proud to announce that in our latest OFSTED inspection, which took place in May 2026, our school was rated ***"strong or expected"*** in all areas. ![](https://www.little-lever.bolton.sch.uk/images/OFSTED_2026.png) Inspectors highlighted several key aspects, including that - > ***'Pupils have positive and respectful relationships with staff and each other. They find comfort in leaders' clear rules and routines',*** And that students find - > ***'Classrooms are calm and purposeful, \[and\] this allows pupils to focus on their learning undisturbed'.*** Further highlighted key observations, include: - *'Pupils are proud to be part of this school community and appreciate the support they receive'* - *'Pupils appreciate leaders' high expectations of them.'* - *'Pupils, including those who face barriers to their learning, produce high quality work and make appropriate progress from their starting points'* - *'As a result of the well designed curriculum and highly effective teaching, pupils develop a secure knowledge of what they are taught.'* - *'Leaders have designed a curriculum that ensures pupils develop a deep understanding of what they are taught. This ambitious curriculum is implemented consistently well across different year groups and subjects.'* - *'Leaders have high expectations for behaviour... The environment in classrooms allows pupils to focus on their learning'* - *'Teachers are experts in their subjects. Teaching activities are carefully considered and increase in complexity over time.'* - *' Pupils outcomes in examinations have generally improved year on year. The most recent grades that pupils attain in English and mathematics, for example, are significantly above the national average.'* Our community has worked incredibly hard to create a school where students feel safe, happy and trust staff to support them. The report highlights many areas of excellence and provides helpful guidance as we continue to build on our success. 10446850 - Little Lever School - 142296 Final 239 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/little-lever-secondary-school/files/documents/10446850_-_Little_Lever_School_-_142296_Final.pdf) For further information regarding Ofsted visits, please see [here.](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/142296) [ Magic 15: 29th June - 3rd July 2026](https://www.little-lever.bolton.sch.uk/news/2026-07-03-magic-15-29th-june-3rd-july-2026) [Proud Wednesday: 08.07.26 ](https://www.little-lever.bolton.sch.uk/news/2026-07-08-proud-wednesday-08-07-26) ![Little Lever School](https://files.schudio.com/little-lever-secondary-school/images/logo/white_logo.png) #### Little Lever School Little Lever Little Lever School Church Street Bolton Greater Manchester BL3 1BT 01204 333 300 #### Useful Links - [Admissions](https://www.little-lever.bolton.sch.uk/our-school/admissions) - [Curriculum](https://www.little-lever.bolton.sch.uk/our-curriculum) - Governors - [Ofsted](https://www.little-lever.bolton.sch.uk/our-school/ofsted-report) - [Policies](https://www.little-lever.bolton.sch.uk/our-school/policies-and-reports) - [Vacancies](https://www.little-lever.bolton.sch.uk/vacancies) © Copyright 2026 Little Lever School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.little-lever.bolton.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)