The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.2 vs national 43.8)
- 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
55.2
11.4 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
-0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
10% 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
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,035
- Capacity
- 80%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Lynne Kyle (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 4PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBolton School Boys' Division
Independent · Very close
Gilnow Primary School
Primary · 624m away
Pikes Lane Primary School
Primary · 918m away
Haslam Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bolton College
16 plus · 1.2km away
University Collegiate School
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bolton School Girls' Division a selective school?
Yes. Bolton School Girls' 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 Girls' Division?
Bolton School Girls' Division currently has 1,035 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bolton School Girls' Division take?
Bolton School Girls' Division caters for pupils aged 7 to 18.
Where is Bolton School Girls' Division?
Bolton School Girls' Division is in Bolton, BL1 4PB, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bolton School Girls' Division have a sixth form?
Yes, Bolton School Girls' Division has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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