- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
56 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 220
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.0
Schools in BL3
A postcode district in Bolton
- Postcode district
- 56 schools and nurseries
In short: BL3 is a postcode district in Bolton with 28 primary schools, 12 secondary schools and 17 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries5628 primary · 12 secondary · 17 nurseries
Top-rated
All BL3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BL3
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 BL3
28 in BL3, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
68 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 526
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
22 first choices, 23 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 233
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.7
Top Secondary Schools in BL3
12 in BL3, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
228 first choices, 177 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1656.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 774
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results close to the England average.
222 first choices, 200 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.6%
- Pupils
- 1,055
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.4
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
216 first choices, 231 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 1,085
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Nurseries in BL3
17 in BL3, highest Ofsted grade first
Olive Garden Nursery
Bolton, BL3 3NY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
All Smiles Pre-School
Bolton, BL3 2JZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Little Lever
Bolton, BL3 1HW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BL3
4 in BL3, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
91 first choices, 117 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 683
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
Rumworth School
Bolton, BL3 4TP · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 361
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.1
Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah
Bolton, BL3 4HE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 25 · Boys
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1629.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in BL3
5 in BL3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Ladywood School
Bolton, BL3 1NG · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 233
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.3
Rumworth School
Bolton, BL3 4TP · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 361
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.1
Thomasson Memorial School
Bolton, BL3 3LA · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 80
- Pupils per teacher
- 2.8
Private Schools in BL3
4 in BL3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bolton Islamic Girls School
Bolton, BL3 2AW · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1647.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 115
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah
Bolton, BL3 4HE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 25 · Boys
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1629.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Lord's School
Bolton, BL3 2EF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 23
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BL3, 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.
- Outstanding4
- Good35
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet15
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 BL3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BL3 has 56 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 BL3
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Questions
Questions parents ask about BL3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BL3?
BL3 has 56 schools, including 28 primary schools, 12 secondary schools, 17 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 5 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 BL3?
The highest-ranked schools in BL3 on Eduscope are Beaumont Primary School, Sunning Hill Primary School, St William of York Roman Catholic 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 BL3?
There are 4 independent schools in BL3. 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 BL3 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in BL3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 56 schools in BL3 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.