The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.1
9.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
3% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 122
- Capacity
- 81%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Dr Zakia Maqbool
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Weston House, Weston Street, Bolton, BL3 2AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSs Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
Primary · 422m away
Birtenshaw College
Special school · 428m away
Lord's School
Independent · 690m away
St William of York Catholic Primary School
Primary · 799m away
Bolton Muslim Girls School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
Primary · 1.1km away
Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Lever Edge Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bolton Islamic Girls School a selective school?
Yes. Bolton Islamic Girls School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Bolton Islamic Girls School's Ofsted rating?
Bolton Islamic Girls School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bolton Islamic Girls School?
Bolton Islamic Girls School currently has 122 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bolton Islamic Girls School take?
Bolton Islamic Girls School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Bolton Islamic Girls School?
Bolton Islamic Girls School is in Bolton, BL3 2AW, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bolton Islamic Girls School have a sixth form?
No, Bolton Islamic Girls School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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