Open Other Mixed

Forwards Centre

Stephens Street, Bolton, BL2 5DX
Part of: THE BOLTON IMPACT TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Forwards Centre
Bolton, BL2 5DX
41 Pupils
64 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
80.50% FSM %
36 Boys
5 Girls
About Forwards Centre

Forwards Centre is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bolton, Bolton, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 41 pupils on roll. School capacity: 64. Current headteacher: Nicola Berry.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy alternative provision converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Bolton
Region North West
Administrative District Bolton
Parliamentary Constituency Bolton North East
Ward Breightmet
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE BOLTON IMPACT TRUST
Opened 01-04-2016
UKPRN 10056139
URN 142702
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jodie Elliott Chair of Local Governing Body 01/10/2024 07/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Berry Local Governor 01/01/2026 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Julie Bruce Local Governor 16/07/2024 15/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Elizabeth Burns Local Governor 27/01/2026 26/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rhian Driver Local Governor 16/07/2024 15/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jodie Elliott Local Governor 06/02/2024 07/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carleen Fernside Local Governor 01/09/2024 30/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Christopher Fielding Local Governor 01/04/2016 31/12/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Helen Hosick Local Governor 17/10/2025 16/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Damien Mills Local Governor 19/01/2022 18/01/2026 Elected by school staff
Miss Sara O'Byrne Local Governor 26/01/2022 25/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Zahoor Patel Local Governor 26/01/2026 25/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Park School Teaching Service
0.04 km • Bolton
Other
Leverhulme Community Primary School
0.41 km • Bolton
Other
Breightmet School
0.45 km • Bolton
Other
Red Lane Primary School
0.69 km • Bolton
Other
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
1.02 km • Bolton
Other
Moorgate Primary School
1.15 km • Bolton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Forwards Centre is a Academy alternative provision converter (group: Academies) in Bolton, Bolton.
Forwards Centre has 41 pupils, with a capacity of 64.
Forwards Centre caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at Forwards Centre is Mrs Nicola Berry.
Forwards Centre is at Stephens Street, Bolton, BL2 5DX, in the Bolton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Forwards Centre: Does not have a sixth form.
Forwards Centre is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Berry
Stephens Street, Bolton, BL2 5DX
01204333660
www.boltonimpacttrust.org.uk/our-academies/forwards-centre
Location
BL2 5DX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142702
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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