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University Collegiate School
85 Deane Road, The Stoller Building, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.7 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
604
Capacity
840
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 83% of parents recommending it. Although GCSE attainment is above the national average, particularly in the Attainment 8 score, the percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is lower than desired at 41%. The school prepares around 60% of its students for university, with a small percentage progressing to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 36.7 | Bottom 10% UK |
| 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%. | 41% | Bottom 4% UK |
| 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%. | 31% | Bottom 19% UK |
| 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%. | 11% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 4% | Bottom 7% UK |
University Destinations
| 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%. | 60% | Above 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%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 15 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child is happy
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
School has high expectations
89%
My child feels safe
86%
I'd recommend this school
83%
My child makes good progress
81%
Behaviour is good
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
School keeps me informed
75%
School supports development
75%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani28.3%
Black African18.2%
White British18.2%
Other8.4%
White Other6.5%
Asian Other4.3%
Asian Indian4.1%
Mixed Other3.6%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.57339, -2.43980 · BL3 5AG
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN141941
School typeUniversity technical college
Websiteucs-bolton.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is University Collegiate School rated by Ofsted?
University Collegiate School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is University Collegiate School a good school?
University Collegiate School scores 18.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about University Collegiate School?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, University Collegiate School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at University Collegiate School in GCSEs?
University Collegiate School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.7. 41% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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