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  • Rivington and Blackrod High School
  • University Collegiate School
  • Bolton Sixth Form College
  • Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Bolton Area

Find the perfect sixth form for your A-Level studies. Explore top sixth form schools across Bolton. Filter by Ofsted rating, A-Level performance, Oxbridge success, and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Sixth Form Schools in Bolton

Map
Independent · All-through
#1BOLTON
#375England

Bolton School Girls' Division

Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PB
Bolton council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,040 pupils
Girls
7-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#2BOLTON
#606England

Bolton School Boys' Division

Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA
Bolton council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,151 pupils
Boys
7-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3BOLTON
#846England

Canon Slade School

Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3BP
Bolton council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,753 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School297 offers / 758 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4BOLTON
#902England

Turton School

Bromley Cross Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9LT
Bolton council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,619 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School264 offers / 521 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5BOLTON
#1,437England

Thornleigh Salesian College

Sharples Park, Astley Bridge, Bolton, BL1 6PQ
Bolton council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,570 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School262 offers / 748 applications
Subscription: 2.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7BOLTON
#1,593England

Rivington and Blackrod High School

Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7RU
Lancashire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,526 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School287 offers / 531 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#8BOLTON
#2,318England

University Collegiate School

Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AG
Bolton council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
542 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School119 offers / 200 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Post-16
#6BOLTON
#1,585England

Bolton Sixth Form College

Town Centre Campus, Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5BU
Bolton council
A-Level
Oxbridge
Mixed
16-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
Unranked

Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya

Keswick Street, Bolton, BL1 8LX
Bolton council
GCSE
120 pupils
Girls
11-18+ years
Islam
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Bolton

Interactive map showing sixth form schools in Bolton. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Bolton

Astley Bridge is a popular area within the Bolton region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Bolton and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Thornleigh Salesian CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicRequires Improvement
Thornleigh Salesian College#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Bradshaw is a popular area within the Bolton region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Bolton and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Canon Slade SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Canon Slade School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Bromley Cross is a popular area within the Bolton region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Bolton and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Turton SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ABirtenshaw School BoltonStateNot Applicable3-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Turton School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Birtenshaw School BoltonN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Deane is a popular area within the Bolton region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Bolton and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8University Collegiate SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AAl Jamiah Al IslamiyyahIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
University Collegiate School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Al Jamiah Al IslamiyyahN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Heaton is a popular area within the Bolton region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Bolton and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Bolton School Girls' DivisionIndependentAll-through7-18 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#2Bolton School Boys' DivisionIndependentAll-through7-18 yearsBoysNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Bolton School Girls' Division#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 7-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Bolton School Boys' Division#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 7-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Horwich is a popular area within the Bolton region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Bolton and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Rivington and Blackrod High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Rivington and Blackrod High School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Ladybridge is a popular area within the Bolton region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Bolton and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ARumworth SchoolStateNot Applicable11-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Rumworth SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Smithills is a popular area within the Bolton region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Bolton and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ALord's SchoolIndependentAll-through7-18 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
N/AFirwood High SchoolStateNot Applicable11-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Lord's SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 7-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Firwood High SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Town Centre is a popular area within the Bolton region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Bolton and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Bolton Sixth Form CollegeStatePost-1616-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
N/AMadrasatul Imam Muhammad ZakariyaIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsGirlsIslamInformation not available
Bolton Sixth Form College#6
School Type: State
Phase: Post-16
Age Range: 16-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad ZakariyaN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Information not available

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