Forwards Centre

Contact details for the school

School Name: Forwards Centre
Address: Stephens Street, Breightmet
Town/City: Bolton
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL2 5DX
Telephone Number: 01204 333660
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 5-11
Type: Academy alternative provision converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: The Bolton Impact Trust
Sponsor: Bolton Impact Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Berry
Capacity: 64
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 48 (90% boys & 10% girls)
Enrollment: 75% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 79.2%

Location and administration

URN: 142702
DfE Number: 350/1109
UKPRN: 10056139
UPRN: 200002563768
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton North East (E14001110)
Electoral Ward: Breightmet (E05014820)

Easting & Northing: 374073E, 409607N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 34' 58.96" N 2° 23' 34.63" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHJM4+6R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Nicola Berry - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Khujista Bhatti - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 April 2030.
  • Miss Julie Bruce - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2026.
  • Ms Elizabeth Burns - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
  • Mrs Rhian Driver - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2028.
  • Miss Alexandria Edgar - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 April 2028.
  • Mrs Jodie Elliott - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 March 2026.
  • Mrs Jodie Elliott - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 March 2026.
  • Mrs Carleen Ann Fernside - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2025.
  • Headteacher Christopher John Fielding - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Ms Helen Hosick - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 October 2027.
  • Mr Damien Mills - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 January 2026.
  • Mrs Susan Morris - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 May 2030.
  • Miss Sara O'Byrne - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 January 2026.
  • Mr Zahoor Patel - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 January 2030.
  • Mrs Kelly Shacklady - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2026.