The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Muslim school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.7
10.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
97%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 120 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Muslim
Numbers
- Pupils
- 752
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- PROSPER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Idrish Patel (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Swan Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 6TQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSunning Hill Primary School
Primary · Very close
Alexandra Nursery School
Nursery · 357m away
Brandwood Primary School
Primary · 718m away
St William of York Catholic Primary School
Primary · 818m away
Lever Edge Primary School
Primary · 878m away
Lever Edge Primary Academy
Primary · 878m away
Raise Education and Wellbeing School
Independent · 937m away
Thomasson Memorial School
Special school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bolton Muslim Girls School a selective school?
No. Bolton Muslim Girls School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bolton Muslim Girls School's Ofsted rating?
Bolton Muslim Girls School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bolton Muslim Girls School?
Bolton Muslim Girls School currently has 752 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bolton Muslim Girls School take?
Bolton Muslim Girls School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bolton Muslim Girls School?
Bolton Muslim Girls School is in Bolton, BL3 6TQ, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bolton Muslim Girls School have a sixth form?
No, Bolton Muslim Girls School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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