Bolton School Girls' Division

URN: 105272 • Bolton BL1 4PB

Overview

Name
Bolton School Girls' Division
URN
105272
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
46.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lynne Kyle (since 2022) , Headteacher
Previous head
Philip Britton, Headteacher
Telephone
01204840201
Website
Visit
Address
Chorley New Road, Bolton BL1 4PB

Summary

Bolton School Girls' Division is an independent school located in Bolton, catering exclusively to female students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 1,035 pupils and a capacity of 1,290, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that balances academic rigor with character development. The curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity and personal growth, supported by a wide range of extracurricular activities and strong pastoral care.

The school emphasizes the importance of outdoor education, with regular visits to its adventure learning centre in the Lake District. Bolton School is committed to inclusivity, offering bursaries to one in five senior pupils to ensure access to quality education for students from diverse backgrounds. The school's ethnic makeup reflects its local community, and it operates an extensive coach network to facilitate transport for students across the North West.

Parents interested in the school's ethos and offerings are encouraged to visit the campus to gain a deeper understanding of the educational environment and community spirit at Bolton School.

Key details

LA
Bolton
Age range
7 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1290
Pupils
1035
Boys
0
Girls
1035
FSM %
Open date
1980-09-30
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1035 0 1035 1290
2024-09-11 1040 0 1040 1290
2023-09-11 1303 149 1154 1290 0.00
2022-09-11 1303 149 1154 1290 0.00
2021-09-11 1226 137 1089 1290 0.00
2020-09-11 1242 155 1087 1290 0.00

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