Bolton School Boys' Division
URN: 105271 • Bolton BL1 4PA
Overview
- Name
- Bolton School Boys' Division
- URN
- 105271
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nic Ford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01204840201
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chorley New Road, Bolton BL1 4PA
Summary
Bolton School Boys' Division is an independent school located in Bolton, serving boys aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 1,124 pupils and a capacity of 1,180, the school provides a balanced education that prioritises academic rigor alongside character development. The ethos of the school centres on fostering curiosity, discovery, and personal growth, supported by a wide range of extracurricular activities and strong pastoral care.
The school is committed to inclusivity and social mobility, offering bursaries to one in five pupils to ensure access to quality education regardless of financial circumstances. The diverse student body reflects the local community, and the school actively engages with its surroundings through various initiatives. Regular outdoor education experiences at their adventure learning centre in the Lake District further enhance the students' learning journey.
Bolton School Boys' Division is part of a larger foundation that includes co-educational and single-sex schools, all set on a 32-acre campus. The school encourages visits for prospective families to gain insights into its environment and educational offerings.
The school is committed to inclusivity and social mobility, offering bursaries to one in five pupils to ensure access to quality education regardless of financial circumstances. The diverse student body reflects the local community, and the school actively engages with its surroundings through various initiatives. Regular outdoor education experiences at their adventure learning centre in the Lake District further enhance the students' learning journey.
Bolton School Boys' Division is part of a larger foundation that includes co-educational and single-sex schools, all set on a 32-acre campus. The school encourages visits for prospective families to gain insights into its environment and educational offerings.
Useful links
- Senior Boys' School News Stories (sen)
- Enjoy A Virtual Tour (other)
- We Run Over 20 Coach Routes (other)
- Get Directions (other)
- Interactive Schools (other)
- #SchoolWebsite (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Personal Learning Centre (72.7)
- The Young Mums Unit (70.2)
- Youth Challenge Pru (70.2)
- Ladywood School (67.6)
- Ladywood School (64.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bolton
- Age range
- 7 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1180
- Pupils
- 1124
- Boys
- 1124
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-09-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1124 | 1124 | 0 | 1180 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 1151 | 1151 | 0 | 1180 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 1180 | 1180 | 0 | 1150 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1180 | 1180 | 0 | 1150 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1160 | 1160 | 0 | 1150 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1123 | 1123 | 0 | 1150 | 0.00 |
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