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Bolton School Boys' Division
Ages 7–181,124 pupilsFaithNone
Bolton School Boys' Division is a boys' school for pupils aged 7 to 18 in Bolton. The school has around 1,124 pupils on roll. Families comparing schools in Bolton can view Bolton School Boys' Division's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bolton (BL1 4PA), Bolton School Boys' Division serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 434.3
Attainment 834.3
England avg 45.1 · was 52.0 in 2023/24
Grade 5+ English & maths0%
England avg 45% · was 0% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths0%
England avg 65% · was 0% in 2023/24
EBacc entry0%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.05
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B
APS per entry 40.4
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 40.4
AAB or better34%
Value added+0.15
Above average · 95% CI 0.0 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bolton
All schools in Bolton →Bolton School Girls' Division0.2 miBolton School Infant & Nursery School0.2 miGilnow Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miPikes Lane Primary School0.5 miDevonshire Road Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miOxford Grove Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 mi
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