- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
32 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 236
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.2
Schools in BL4
A postcode district in Bolton
- Postcode district
- 30 schools and nurseries
In short: BL4 is a postcode district in Bolton with 14 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3014 primary · 4 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All BL4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BL4
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 BL4
14 in BL4, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
31 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 238
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.0
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
39 first choices, 46 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 445
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.4
Top Secondary Schools in BL4
4 in BL4, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
315 first choices, 197 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 1,053
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results above the England average.
146 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.6%
- Pupils
- 768
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
104 first choices, 198 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 1,070
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
Nurseries in BL4
11 in BL4, highest Ofsted grade first
Grosvenor Daycare Centre
Bolton, BL4 8AR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre
Bolton, BL4 8AR · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 4
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 160
- Pupils per teacher
- 31.7
Care Chiefs Highfield Hall
Bolton, BL4 0AW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in BL4
2 in BL4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Green Fold School
Bolton, BL4 0NS · Special · 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
- 11.1%
- Pupils
- 172
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.7
Woodbridge College
Bolton, BL4 8LB · Special · 16+ · Ages 19 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BL4, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good15
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet11
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 BL4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BL4 has 30 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 BL4
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 BL4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BL4?
BL4 has 30 schools, including 14 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 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 BL4?
The highest-ranked schools in BL4 on Eduscope are Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School, Spindle Point Primary School, The Ferns Primary Academy. 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 do I choose the right school in BL4?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 30 schools in BL4 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.