2026 Best Secondary Schools in Bolton Area

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 Eden Boys' School, Bolton is the highest-performing state school. With an average Attainment 8 score of 45, Bolton performs close to the England average of 39. Secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 7/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). 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 FMS Inspection Score.