Lord's School

URN: 105269 • Bolton BL3 2EF

Overview

Name
Lord's School
URN
105269
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Zaid Ghanchi (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01204523731
Website
Visit
Address
Brooklyn, Bolton BL3 2EF

Summary

Lord's School is an independent, mixed-gender institution located in Bolton, catering to a small student body of 36 pupils, with a capacity of 70. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and secure environment where children are central to the educational experience. Its ethos, encapsulated in the motto "Where Children Matter," emphasizes personalized care, small class sizes, and a curriculum designed to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and academic excellence.

The school offers tailored support for students retaking GCSEs in English and Maths, providing intensive one-year programmes to help them achieve their desired grades. The teaching approach includes a three-phase system that combines in-class instruction with online resources, ensuring students receive the necessary guidance to succeed academically and prepare for further education.

Lord's School is committed to inclusivity and community, offering assisted places based on need rather than academic promise. The school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere, where positive relationships between students and staff contribute to a supportive learning environment. Parents have noted significant improvements in their children's confidence and academic performance, highlighting the school's effective and compassionate approach to education.

Key details

LA
Bolton
Age range
7 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
70
Pupils
36
Boys
26
Girls
10
FSM %
Open date
1957-10-23
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-01-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 36 26 10 70
2024-09-11 42 27 15 70
2023-09-11 53 38 15 70 0.00
2022-09-11 53 38 15 70 0.00
2021-09-11 44 31 13 70
2020-09-11 42 36 6 70

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