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Bolton College
Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BG, Bolton
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 34% of students progressing to university, the college offers pathways for further education, though only 2% are accepted into top-third universities. Limited published data makes it challenging to assess overall student performance and satisfaction comprehensively. Parents should consider these factors when evaluating options for their child's post-16 education.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 34% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 344 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.57341, -2.43994 · BL3 5BG
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Bolton College 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.
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