- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
64 first choices, 26 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 325
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
Schools in BL2
A postcode district in Bolton
- Postcode district
- 26 schools and nurseries
In short: BL2 is a postcode district in Bolton with 18 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2618 primary · 5 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All BL2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BL2
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 BL2
18 in BL2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
41 first choices, 42 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 316
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
21 first choices, 23 offers made
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 185
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.1
Top Secondary Schools in BL2
5 in BL2, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
294 first choices, 293 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 1,724
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
109 first choices, 134 offers made
Met the standard at 1134%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 1,003
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
Nurseries in BL2
5 in BL2, highest Ofsted grade first
Daisy Chains Bolton Limited
Bolton, BL2 6HX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Hocus Pocus Day Nursery Ltd
Bolton, BL2 1NY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Feet Day Nursery
Bolton, BL2 6QE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BL2
2 in BL2, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
294 first choices, 293 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 1,724
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
Firwood High School
Bolton, BL2 4HU · Academy · 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
- 13.9%
- Pupils
- 261
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.8
Special Schools in BL2
3 in BL2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Firwood High School
Bolton, BL2 4HU · Academy · 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
- 13.9%
- Pupils
- 261
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.8
Breightmet School
Bolton, BL2 6PD · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 18
- Pupils per teacher
- –
EdStart Schools Bolton
Bolton, BL2 2JW · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 62
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in BL2
2 in BL2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Breightmet School
Bolton, BL2 6PD · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 18
- Pupils per teacher
- –
EdStart Schools Bolton
Bolton, BL2 2JW · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 62
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BL2, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good15
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in BL2 sit in 2 council areas. 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 BL2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BL2 has 26 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 BL2
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 BL2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BL2?
BL2 has 26 schools, including 18 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 3 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 BL2?
The highest-ranked schools in BL2 on Eduscope are Canon Slade School, Moorgate Primary School, Hardy Mill 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 BL2?
There are 2 independent schools in BL2, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in BL2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 26 schools in BL2 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.