What is University Collegiate School's Ofsted rating?

University Collegiate School does not yet have a graded Ofsted inspection recorded.

Is University Collegiate School a primary or secondary school?

University Collegiate School is a secondary school in Bolton, for ages 11–19.

Where is University Collegiate School?

University Collegiate School is in Bolton, BL3 5AG (Bolton local authority).

How many pupils attend University Collegiate School?

University Collegiate School has around 604 pupils on roll.

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University Collegiate School

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Bolton, BL3 5AG

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University Collegiate School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Bolton. The school has around 604 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 38.1 and 31% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bolton can view University Collegiate School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bolton (BL3 5AG), University Collegiate School 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.

Ofsted & inspection

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Progress 8

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average

Attainment 836.7

England avg 45.1 · was 35.2 in 2023/24

Progress 8-0.8

Grade 5+ English & maths31%

England avg 45% · was 30% in 2023/24

Grade 4+ English & maths41%

England avg 65% · was 50% in 2023/24

EBacc entry11%

England avg 39%

EBacc average point score3.14

England avg 4.03

DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?

Sixth form — A-level-0.01

Value added-0.01

Average · 95% CI -0.7 to 0.7

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

Pupil intake44.5%

Free school meals44.5%

England avg 28.6%

English not first language58.1%

England avg 18.3%

Places filled87%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing91.6%

Attendance91.6%

England avg 91.0%

Pupils per teacher16.2

England avg 17.6

Persistent absence24.3%

England avg 25.8%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

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