University Collegiate School

A not judged university technical college school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for University Collegiate School.

Bolton, BL35AG Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
32.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.98
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 50.0%
Continue in education or training
31.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 38.0%
Sustained employment
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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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%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
24 September 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Deane Road
Bolton, BL35AG
Phone
1204928700
Website
ucs-bolton.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141941
Type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AG
Website
ucs-bolton.org.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
QUEST (A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS TRUST)
Capacity
840 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
542
Free School Meals
46.9% (254 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
35.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.5
English Attainment 8:
7.9
Maths Attainment 8:
7.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
9.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.5
Ebacc English:
93.3%
Ebacc Entry:
3.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
86.7%
Ebacc Languages:
6.7%
Ebacc Maths:
93.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.98
Progress 8 Range:
-1.61 to -0.34
University Progression:
38.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
38.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
33.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
38%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
24 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
60
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
542 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Professional Responsible Loyal

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to University Collegiate School Bolton—a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking secondary school and Sixth Form for students aged 11–19. UCS combines academic excellence with real-world readiness, offering a unique blend of traditional learning and future-focused pathways. We are embracing our identity as a University Technical College and have recently opened the £17 million Lord Baker Building, which provides modern facilities and strong employer partnerships to prepare students for the world of work.

Facilities

The Lord Baker Building extension with a suite of modern new classrooms, specialist technology rooms, art studios, music facilities, ICT rooms and engineering workshops. Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) available for use by students and the local community

Curriculum Highlights

Biology A Level Maths A Level Psychology A Level Physics A Level Chemistry A Level

SEND Provision

All teachers at UCS are teachers of SEND. Our approach includes Quality First Teaching for a responsive and adaptive curriculum, continuous assessment to identify gaps, enrichment activities to extend learning beyond the classroom, and personalised support such as Personal Support Plans. We work with external agencies to secure specialist input, and reviews for Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) are held annually where applicable. Withdrawal from lessons is avoided where possible and targeted interventions are provided to meet individual needs.

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