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Little Lever School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Little Lever School is a academy converter secondary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1064 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

1,064

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Little Lever School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Little Lever School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bolton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1064 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bolton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Little Lever School — School Information

Full address
Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BT
Local authority
Bolton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
29.6% of pupils
DfE URN
142296

Other Secondary Schools in Bolton

If Little Lever School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Little Lever School

Is Little Lever School oversubscribed?

Yes — Little Lever School currently has 1064 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Little Lever School?

Admission to Little Lever School is managed by Bolton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Little Lever School cover?

Little Lever School is a secondary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Little Lever School?

Little Lever School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.