The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 5.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
5.3
38.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.30
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
69% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 36
- Capacity
- 51%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mr Zaid Ghanchi (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
April 2025 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
June 2024 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
January 2020 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2012 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
September 2008 | Inspection
Standard inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Location
Brooklyn, Bolton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSs Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
Primary · Very close
Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 477m away
St William of York Catholic Primary School
Primary · 676m away
Bolton Islamic Girls School
Independent · 690m away
Birtenshaw College
Special school · 797m away
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
Primary · 915m away
Lever Edge Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Lever Edge Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lord's School a selective school?
No. Lord's School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lord's School's Ofsted rating?
Lord's School was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in October 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lord's School?
Lord's School currently has 36 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lord's School take?
Lord's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Lord's School?
Lord's School is in Bolton, BL3 2EF, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lord's School have a sixth form?
Yes, Lord's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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