How many state-funded options are listed in Bolton?

This page currently lists 8 state-funded schools in Bolton. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state sixth forms in Bolton ranked?

We rank schools using A-level outcomes, inspection outcomes, and wider sixth form data so you can compare more than just a single headline measure. Use the filters and map to narrow the list further.

Does this page include academies and maintained sixth forms in Bolton?

Yes. The state category is based on the underlying sector value in our database, so it can include academies, maintained schools, and other state-funded institutions within this sixth forms group.

Best State Sixth Forms in Bolton

Compare state sixth forms using A-level-focused rankings, maps and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 8 schools in Bolton. Schools featured here include Canon Slade School, Turton School and Thornleigh Salesian College.

Key Performance Metrics for Bolton

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Bolton22%

England25%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Bolton49%

England50%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Bolton#1702

England#1346

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Bolton7.5/10

England7.7/10

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Bolton

22%vsEngland

25%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Bolton

49%vsEngland

50%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Bolton

#1702vsEngland

#1346

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Bolton

7.5/10vsEngland

7.7/10

Top schools in Bolton

Showing 1-8 of 8 schools

Canon Slade School
Bradshaw
Turton School
Bromley Cross
Thornleigh Salesian College
Astley Bridge
Bolton Sixth Form College
Town Centre
Rivington and Blackrod High School
Horwich
University Collegiate School
Deane
Bolton College
Deane
Eden Boys' School, Bolton
Great Lever