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Bolton sixth form schools offer a mix of independent and state options, with 88% of providers rated Good or Outstanding. Bolton School Girls' Division and Bolton School Boys' Division are top-ranked independent options, while Canon Slade School leads among state sixth forms with strong A-Level results. Students achieve 20% A*/A grades at A-Level compared to England's 24%, and 46% achieve A*/A/B grades, close to the national average of 47%. With 14 sixth form providers across Bolton, students have access to diverse academic pathways and university preparation options. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Thornleigh Salesian College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Canon Slade School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Turton School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Birtenshaw School Bolton | State | Not Applicable | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | University Collegiate School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Boys | None | Information not available |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bolton School Girls' Division | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #2 | Bolton School Boys' Division | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Boys | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Rivington and Blackrod High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Rumworth School | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Firwood High School | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Lord's School | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Bolton Sixth Form College | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| N/A | Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Girls | Islam | Information not available |
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
