The short version
87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Selective intake
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School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 0–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 305
- Capacity
- 87%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mr Philip Britton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Chorley New Road, Greater Manchester, BL1 4PA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Bolton School Infant & Nursery School a selective school?
Yes. Bolton School Infant & Nursery 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 School Infant & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bolton School Infant & Nursery School?
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School currently has 305 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bolton School Infant & Nursery School take?
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 0 to 7.
Where is Bolton School Infant & Nursery School?
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School is in BL1 4PA, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bolton School Infant & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Bolton School Infant & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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