- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
40 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1186%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 185
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Schools in BL7
A postcode district in Bolton
- Postcode district
- 15 schools and nurseries
In short: BL7 is a postcode district in Bolton with 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries158 primary · 2 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All BL7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BL7
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 BL7
8 in BL7, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
30 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
7 first choices, 7 offers made
Met the standard at 11100%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 91
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Top Secondary Schools in BL7
2 in BL7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
252 first choices, 259 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 1,596
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.7
Nurseries in BL7
6 in BL7, highest Ofsted grade first
Eagley School House Nursery
Bolton, BL7 9DE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Eagley School House Nursery 2
Bolton, BL7 9RY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Egerton Nursery and Out of School Club
Bolton, BL7 9RE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BL7
2 in BL7, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
252 first choices, 259 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 1,596
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.7
Birtenshaw School Bolton
Bolton, BL7 9AB · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
1 first choice, 1 offer made
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.6%
- Pupils
- 137
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in BL7
1 in BL7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Birtenshaw School Bolton
Bolton, BL7 9AB · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
1 first choice, 1 offer made
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.6%
- Pupils
- 137
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BL7, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good9
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in BL7 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 BL7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BL7 has 15 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 BL7
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 BL7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BL7?
BL7 has 15 schools, including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BL7?
The highest-ranked schools in BL7 on Eduscope are Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Primary School, Egerton Community Primary School, Turton Belmont Community 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 do I choose the right school in BL7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in BL7 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.