Schools in Bolton
141 schools with a Bolton postal address: 100 primary, 23 secondary, 3 all-through, 2 sixth form / college, 2 nursery, plus 11 special. 12 are independent. 35 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (100)
- Al-Huda Primary SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–11Independent inspection
- All Saints CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 66% Oversubscribed
- Beacon Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 36%
- Beaumont Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 84% Oversubscribed
- Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 61%
- Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of England/MethodistOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 56% Oversubscribed
- Blackrod Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 78%
- Blackshaw Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 69% Oversubscribed
- Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2021KS2 expected standard: 70% Oversubscribed
- Bowness Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 86%
- Brandwood Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Brownlow Fold Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Castle Hill Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Cherry Tree Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 44%
- Chorley New Road Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 60% Oversubscribed
- Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Church Road Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Clarendon Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Claypool Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 34%
- Clevelands Prep SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–11Independent inspection
- Devonshire Road Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Eagley Infant SchoolState · Ages 2–7Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Eagley Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Eatock Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 70% Oversubscribed
- Egerton Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Not yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 78% Oversubscribed
- Essa Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 66%
- Gaskell Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 79%
- Gilnow Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Hardy Mill Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 69%
- Harwood Meadows Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Haslam Park Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 74%
- Heathfield Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 75% Oversubscribed
- High Lawn Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 61%
- Highfield Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 66%
- Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Roman CatholicReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Horwich Parish CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Johnson Fold Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 35%
- Kearsley West Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 81%
- Ladybridge Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 69%
- Lever Edge Primary AcademyState · Ages 1–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Leverhulme Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 45%
- Lostock Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 79% Oversubscribed
- Markland Hill Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 77% Oversubscribed
- Masefield Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 84% Oversubscribed
- Moorgate Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 67% Oversubscribed
- Mytham Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 79% Oversubscribed
- Oxford Grove Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 80% Oversubscribed
- Pikes Lane Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Queensbridge Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 58% Oversubscribed
- Red Lane Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Rivington Foundation Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 79%
- SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 74%
- Sharples Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 66%
- Spindle Point Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 74% Oversubscribed
- Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, BoltonState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 62%
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over HultonState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 90%
- St Bartholomew's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 63% Oversubscribed
- St Bede AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 49%
- St Bernard's RC Primary School, BoltonState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 72%
- St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, BoltonState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 55%
- St Catherine's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 62%
- St Columba's RC Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 69%
- St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicNot yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 62%
- St George's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 60% Oversubscribed
- St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 82%
- St James CofE Primary School, Daisy HillState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 65%
- St James CofE Primary School, FarnworthState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- St John Church of England Primary School, FarnworthState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 58%
- St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, BoltonState · Ages 5–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 58%
- St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, BoltonState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 61%
- St Mary's CofE Primary School, DeaneState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 66%
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School, BoltonState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 47%
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little LeverState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 42%
- St Maxentius CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 61%
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great LeverState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 59%
- St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley BridgeState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 79% Oversubscribed
- St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2020KS2 expected standard: 74%
- St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 58%
- St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 59% Oversubscribed
- St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever BridgeState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 65%
- St Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 53%
- St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2021KS2 expected standard: 82%
- St Thomas C of E Primary School, HalliwellState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 50%
- St Thomas CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 78%
- St Thomas of Canterbury RC SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 52%
- St William of York Roman Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 84%
- Sunning Hill Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 74% Oversubscribed
- The Ferns Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 76%
- The Gates Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 84% Oversubscribed
- The Oaks Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 79%
- The Olive School, BoltonState · Ages 4–11 · MuslimOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 95% Oversubscribed
- The Olive Tree Primary School BoltonState · Ages 4–11 · MuslimOfsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 75% Oversubscribed
- The Valley Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 83% Oversubscribed
- Tonge Moor Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 44%
- Turton Belmont Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 100%
- Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of England/MethodistReport card: strong areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 86% Oversubscribed
- Walmsley CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 85%
- Woodland Primary AcademyState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good· 2020KS2 expected standard: 40%
Secondary schools (23)
- Al Jamiah Al IslamiyyahIndependent · Ages 11–25 · BoysIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 29.7
- Bolton Islamic Girls SchoolIndependent · Ages 11–16 · GirlsIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 53.1
- Bolton Muslim Girls SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · Girls · MuslimOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 54.7 Oversubscribed
- Canon Slade SchoolState · Ages 11–18 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024Attainment 8: 53.9 Oversubscribed
- Eden Boys' School, BoltonState · Ages 11–18 · Boys · MuslimOfsted:Outstanding· 2023Attainment 8: 53.0 Oversubscribed
- Essa AcademyState · Ages 11–16Report card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 53.0 Oversubscribed
- Harper Green SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 42.8
- Kearsley AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 51.8
- King's Leadership Academy BoltonState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 45.4
- Ladybridge High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 41.7
- Little Lever SchoolState · Ages 11–16Report card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 46.2
- Lord's SchoolIndependent · Ages 11–18Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 5.3
- Madrasatul Imam Muhammad ZakariyaIndependent · Ages 11–19 · Girls · IslamIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 51.2
- Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 11–16 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Requires improvement· 2023Attainment 8: 41.0
- Rivington and Blackrod High SchoolState · Ages 11–18 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 49.2 Oversubscribed
- Sharples SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Improved significantly· 2025Attainment 8: 55.6 Oversubscribed
- Smithills SchoolState · Ages 11–16Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 36.5
- St James's Church of England High SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 53.5 Oversubscribed
- St Joseph's RC High SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 44.8 Oversubscribed
- Thornleigh Salesian CollegeState · Ages 11–18 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2024Attainment 8: 45.7
- Turton SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 43.7
- University Collegiate SchoolState · Ages 11–19Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024Attainment 8: 36.7
- Westhoughton High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 44.4
All-through schools (3)
- Bolton School Boys' DivisionIndependent · Ages 7–18 · BoysIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 34.3
- Bolton School Girls' DivisionIndependent · Ages 7–18 · GirlsIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 55.2
- Bolton St Catherine's AcademyState · Ages 2–16 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2025Attainment 8: 34.3
Sixth form / college schools (2)
- Bolton CollegeState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspectionA-level average: D
- Bolton Sixth Form CollegeState · Ages 16–19College: FE inspectionA-level average: C+
Nursery schools (2)
- Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care CentreState · Ages 2–4Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024
- The Orchards Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–4Ofsted:Good· 2024
Special schools (11)
- Birtenshaw School BoltonState special · Ages 3–19Ofsted:Good· 2022
- Breightmet SchoolIndependent special · Ages 5–18Independent inspection
- Cumberland SchoolIndependent special · Ages 7–18Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 7.3
- EdStart Schools BoltonIndependent special · Ages 11–16Independent inspection
- Firwood High SchoolState special · Ages 11–19Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Green Fold SchoolState special · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Ladywood SchoolState special · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Lever Park SchoolState special · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 6.1
- Raise Education and Wellbeing SchoolIndependent special · Ages 11–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 1.1
- Rumworth SchoolState special · Ages 11–19Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024Attainment 8: 2.2
- Thomasson Memorial SchoolState special · Ages 2–16Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 15.3
Nearby towns
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of Bolton may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data