Bolton School Boys' Division

A other independent school school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bolton School Boys' Division.

Bolton, BL14PA Age 7-18 Boys intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chorley New Road
Bolton, BL14PA
Phone
1204840201
Website
boltonschool.org/seniorboys

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105271
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA
Website
www.boltonschool.org/seniorboys
Age range
7-18
Gender
Boys
School status
Open
Capacity
1180 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,151
Special Educational Needs
0.3% (3 pupils)

Key Performance Indicators

Attainment 8:
52.0 (+12.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
48 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
96
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,151 pupils
7-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(23 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(26 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Art & Design (Graphics) (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

determination positive mindset personal organisation self-control good conduct empathy intellectual curiosity go out and make a difference for good diversity and inclusion

Head Teacher's Message

Philip Britton, Head of Foundation, emphasises Bolton School’s DEI work and the Foundation’s aim to shape pupils who will ‘go out and make a difference for good’ while reflecting on lessons from Leverhulme’s Legacy.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Tennis

Facilities

32-acre campus nature area adventure learning centre (Patterdale Hall) on-site School Uniform Shop (Bolton School Uniform Shop)

Curriculum Highlights

Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) Apple Distinguished School (ADS) status and integration of educational technology (1:1 iPad) Artsmark Platinum setting The Horizons Programme Riley Sixth Form Centre Outdoor education and Patterdale Hall involvement Biannual Research and Innovation outputs (CERI projects, teaching practice, and culture learning collaborations)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is available via Kidzone: Nursery Pre-School Class offers wraparound care 7:30am–6:00pm (51 weeks per year, excluding Bank Holidays and the Christmas shutdown); Infant Pre-School Class (term-time) offers wraparound care from 8:00am–3:15pm with access to the School's breakfast club and Kidzone.

SEND Provision

Bolton School offers bursaries and scholarships to support access, including Open Door Bursary Fund, George Lancashire Bursary, Leverhulme Centenary Scholarships, and Elite Athlete Programme scholarships. Bursaries are means-tested based on income; scholarships are merit-based and may be awarded based on Entrance Examination performance and interviews; there are also instrumental awards.

Admissions Criteria

Entrance examinations are held in January; admissions decisions take into account examination results, the pupil’s school report, the Headteacher’s reference, and the information provided in the application form. If a pupil has a diagnosed disability or special educational needs, the school should be informed so that special arrangements can be considered for the examination.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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