Best Grammar Schools in Bolton
4 grammar schools found
Key Facts
- Bolton is home to 4 grammar schools, accounting for 1.5% of the total 263 schools in the area, with a total of 2,586 pupils.
- In Bolton, 100.0% of grammar schools are rated Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average of 90.0%, with 2 schools inspected and rated as 0 Outstanding, 2 Good.
- Grammar schools in Bolton have an Attainment 8 score of 53.93, outperforming the national average of 46.10, and 3.3% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths.
- None of the pupils in Bolton's grammar schools are eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, with 12.3% having special educational needs, similar to the national average of 13.0%.
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–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 grammar schools in Bolton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.03 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 53.9 | 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.