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Bolton School Girls' Division
Chorley New Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 4PB, Bolton
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
1,035
Capacity
1,290
Ages
7–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a strong focus on academic excellence, the school has a notable GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.2. However, it is important to consider the lack of data regarding grade 4 or above in English and Maths, as well as the absence of students entering the EBacc. Parents may want to weigh these factors alongside the overall reputation of the institution.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.2 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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53.57987, -2.45487 · BL1 4PB
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105272
School typeOther independent school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bolton School Girls' Division rated by Ofsted?
Bolton School Girls' Division has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Bolton School Girls' Division a good school?
Bolton School Girls' Division scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bolton School Girls' Division in GCSEs?
Bolton School Girls' Division achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.2. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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