Best Schools in Bolton
263 schools in Bolton
Key Facts
- Bolton has a total of 263 schools, with 95.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Bolton outperform the national average at KS2, with 64.2% of pupils meeting the expected standard, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 33,980 pupils across 123 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Bolton see 48.0% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, with a Progress 8 score of 0.11 and Attainment 8 score of 47.30, out of 21,334 pupils in 19 schools.
- In Bolton, primary schools have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 27.8%, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.86, and spending per pupil of £7,920, compared to £7,460 nationally.
Top Nurseries in Bolton
118 nurseries in Bolton
Top Primary Schools in Bolton
124 primary schools in Bolton
Bolton School Boys' Division
Bolton, BL1 4PA
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,131
P/T Ratio–
Bolton School Girls' Division
Bolton, BL1 4PB
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,057
P/T Ratio–
CP
Clevelands Prep School
Bolton, BL1 5DH
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils126
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Bolton
20 secondary schools in Bolton
Sharples School
Bolton, BL1 8SN
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.86
Attainment 856.5
Eng+Maths78%
Pupils1,214
KL
King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Ofsted
Good
Bolton, BL3 3HL
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.14
Attainment 847.0
Eng+Maths65%
Pupils910
Rivington and Blackrod High School
Ofsted
Good
Bolton, BL6 7RU
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.10
Attainment 848.4
Eng+Maths73%
Pupils1,626
KA
Kearsley Academy
Ofsted
Good
Bolton, BL4 8HY
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.55
Attainment 851.4
Eng+Maths72%
Pupils768
Top Special Schools in Bolton
7 special schools in Bolton
Top Independent Schools in Bolton
12 independent schools in Bolton
Bolton School Boys' Division
Bolton, BL1 4PA
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,131
P/T Ratio–
Bolton School Girls' Division
Bolton, BL1 4PB
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,057
P/T Ratio–
CP
Clevelands Prep School
Bolton, BL1 5DH
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils126
P/T Ratio–
EdStart Schools Bolton
Bolton, BL2 2JW
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils62
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Bolton has 263 schools, including 124 primary schools, 20 secondary schools, 118 nurseries, 12 independent schools, 7 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 89% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 64% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.03 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 46.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,946 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.