Bolder Academy

About Bolder Academy

Bolder Academy is a free school in Hounslow, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 955 pupils on roll. It is part of BOLDER ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 December 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.7 (2025/26). 29.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 34.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hounslow →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

955 / 1,260 (76%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 December 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

1 Macfarlane Lane, Hounslow, Hounslow, TW7 5DB

Phone

02039630806

Head Teacher

Andy De Angelis

Website

www.bolderacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bolder Academy?

Bolder Academy is a free school in Hounslow, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Bolder Academy have?

Bolder Academy has 955 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bolder Academy's Ofsted rating?

Bolder Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 December 2022).

How does Bolder Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bolder Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.7 in 2025/26.

Is Bolder Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bolder Academy is part of BOLDER ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Bolder Academy?

Bolder Academy is located at 1 Macfarlane Lane, Hounslow, Hounslow, TW7 5DB.