The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.7
7.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
11.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
Band 3Source: 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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 51 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 604
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 47%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- QUEST (A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS TRUST)
- Head
- Mr Ian Barry
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2023 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2022 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Location
85 Deane Road, The Stoller Building, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG
Town setting
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Primary · 839m away
Alexandra Nursery School
Nursery · 901m away
Brandwood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
EdStart Schools Bolton
Independent · 1.2km away
Haslam Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is University Collegiate School's Ofsted rating?
University Collegiate School was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend University Collegiate School?
University Collegiate School currently has 604 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does University Collegiate School take?
University Collegiate School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is University Collegiate School?
University Collegiate School is in Bolton, BL3 5AG, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does University Collegiate School have a sixth form?
Yes, University Collegiate School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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