The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Boys only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.3 vs national 43.8)
- This is a boys-only school
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
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
34.3
9.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.15
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
15% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 7–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,124
- Capacity
- 95%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mr Nic Ford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Chorley New Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 4PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBolton School Girls' Division
Independent · Very close
Gilnow Primary School
Primary · 543m away
Devonshire Road Primary School
Primary · 628m away
Pikes Lane Primary School
Primary · 777m away
Bolton College
16 plus · 1.0km away
University Collegiate School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Haslam Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bolton School Boys' Division a selective school?
Yes. Bolton School Boys' Division 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.
How many pupils attend Bolton School Boys' Division?
Bolton School Boys' Division currently has 1,124 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bolton School Boys' Division take?
Bolton School Boys' Division caters for pupils aged 7 to 18.
Where is Bolton School Boys' Division?
Bolton School Boys' Division is in Bolton, BL1 4PA, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bolton School Boys' Division have a sixth form?
Yes, Bolton School Boys' Division has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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