Youth Challenge Pru is an alternative provision academy in Bolton for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 72 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 72 (places for 104)
- Headteacher
- Miss Victoria Sutton (Head Teacher)
- Part of
- The Bolton Impact Trust
- Opened
- 1 April 2016
- Free school meals
- 68.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bolton
- School reference (URN)
- 142758
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Bolton council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, February 2019; school remains Outstanding (July 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in February 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, July 2024).
Contact and getting there
Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 6JT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Raise Education and Wellbeing School Independent · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
- LifeBridge ASEND Independent · Ages 19–24 1.3 miles
- Park School Teaching Service Alternative provision · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.4 miles
By need in Bolton: Autism (12) · Severe learning (7) · Speech and language (6) · SEMH (4) · Moderate learning (4) · Physical (4) · PMLD (3) · Vision (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2) · Hearing (2)
Questions about Youth Challenge Pru
How do I get a place at Youth Challenge Pru?
Places at Youth Challenge Pru are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Bolton council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Youth Challenge Pru take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Youth Challenge Pru’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Youth Challenge Pru?
Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 6JT, in Bolton.
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