- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
65 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.2%
- Pupils
- 538
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.8
Schools in BL1
A postcode district in Bolton
- Postcode district
- 54 schools and nurseries
In short: BL1 is a postcode district in Bolton with 25 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 20 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries5425 primary · 10 secondary · 20 nurseries
Top-rated
All BL1 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BL1
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in BL1
25 in BL1, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
108 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1195%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 422
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
53 first choices, 42 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 315
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.0
Top Secondary Schools in BL1
10 in BL1, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
192 first choices, 116 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1657.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 621
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
344 first choices, 235 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1656.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 1,214
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Results below the England average.
241 first choices, 260 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,574
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.4
Nurseries in BL1
20 in BL1, highest Ofsted grade first
Bolton Children's Opportunity Group Playgroup
Bolton, BL1 4QB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Heaton House Nursery
Bolton, BL1 6AE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Lambs Nursery
Bolton, BL1 7JL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BL1
5 in BL1, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
192 first choices, 116 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1657.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 621
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Results below the England average.
241 first choices, 260 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,574
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.4
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
Bolton, BL1 8LX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 122
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in BL1
2 in BL1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
LifeBridge ASEND
Bolton, BL1 2XN · Special · 16+ · Ages 19 to 24
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Raise Education and Wellbeing School
Bolton, BL1 3UB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 50
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in BL1
7 in BL1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Al-Huda Primary School
Bolton, BL1 3EH · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 181
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School
Bl1 4pa · Independent · Primary · Ages 0 to 7
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 300
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
Bolton, BL1 8LX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 122
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BL1, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding8
- Good29
- Not graded yet17
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BL1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BL1 has 54 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BL1
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BL1
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How many schools are in BL1?
BL1 has 54 schools, including 25 primary schools, 10 secondary schools, 20 nurseries, 7 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BL1?
The highest-ranked schools in BL1 on Eduscope are The Valley Community Primary School, The Olive School, Bolton, Markland Hill Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in BL1?
There are 7 independent schools in BL1. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in BL1 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in BL1?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 54 schools in BL1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.