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Bolton secondary schools offer extensive choice across a large and diverse town, with 26 schools serving families throughout the borough. Bolton School Girls' Division and Bolton School Boys' Division lead the rankings, while Bolton Muslim Girls School is the highest-performing state school. With an average Attainment 8 score of 46, Bolton performs close to the England average of 41. 68% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. Families across Heaton, Farnworth, Horwich, and Westhoughton have access to both comprehensive and faith-based options, with strong community ties throughout the area. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Thornleigh Salesian College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 5.6/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Canon Slade School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Turton School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Bolton Muslim Girls School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Girls | Islam | 7.8/10Excellent |
| #24 | University Collegiate School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Boys | None | Information not available |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | St James's Church of England High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.9/10Excellent |
| #13 | Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | 5.3/10Developing |
| #19 | Harper Green School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Eden Boys' School, Bolton | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | Islam | 10/10Elite |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bolton School Girls' Division | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Girls | None | 10/10Elite |
| #2 | Bolton School Boys' Division | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Boys | None | 7.7/10Excellent |
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Rivington and Blackrod High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #14 | St Joseph's RC High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Kearsley Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Ladybridge High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Essa Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Little Lever School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Sharples School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | King's Leadership Academy Bolton | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #21 | Smithills School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 5.3/10Developing |
| #23 | Bolton St Catherine's Academy | State | All-through | 3-16 years | Mixed | Church of England | 6.1/10Developing |
| #25 | Lord's School | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • All-through • 3-16 years
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Girls | Islam | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Bolton Islamic Girls School | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Girls | None | Information not available |
| #22 | Westhoughton High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 4/10Developing |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
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