- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
44 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 311
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
Schools in BL6
A postcode district in Bolton
- Postcode district
- 23 schools and nurseries
In short: BL6 is a postcode district in Bolton with 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2311 primary · 4 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All BL6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BL6
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 BL6
11 in BL6, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
41 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 213
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
30 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 214
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.6
Top Secondary Schools in BL6
4 in BL6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
280 first choices, 278 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,626
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
218 first choices, 205 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 1,047
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
Nurseries in BL6
9 in BL6, highest Ofsted grade first
Croft House Nursery
Bolton, BL6 7BT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Future Champions Childrens Nursery
Bolton, BL6 6BQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Planet Blackrod
Bolton, BL6 5SN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BL6
1 in BL6, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
280 first choices, 278 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,626
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Special Schools in BL6
2 in BL6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Lever Park School
Bolton, BL6 6DE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 34.3%
- Pupils
- 99
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.1
Cumberland School
Bolton, BL6 7RX · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 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
- 85
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in BL6
1 in BL6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cumberland School
Bolton, BL6 7RX · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 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
- 85
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BL6, 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
- Good13
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in BL6 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 BL6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BL6 has 23 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 BL6
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 BL6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BL6?
BL6 has 23 schools, including 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school, 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 BL6?
The highest-ranked schools in BL6 on Eduscope are Blackrod Primary School, Lostock Primary School, St Mary's RC 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 BL6?
There is 1 independent school in BL6, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in BL6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 23 schools in BL6 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.