The Best Schools In Bolton Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 15 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Bolton. These top schools near Bolton are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Bolton and see the best and worst performing schools

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Bolton School Boys' Division

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Our number one ranked school in Bolton based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Bolton School Boys' Division.

Pupils

1174

Ages

7 - 18

Gender

Boys only

Type

Other independent school

Bolton School Girls' Division

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Bolton School Girls' Division is ranked second in Bolton based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils

1033

Ages

7 - 18

Gender

Girls only

Type

Other independent school

Canon Slade School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Bolton based on our authoritative ranking is Canon Slade School.

Pupils

1759

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

Academy converter

Turton School

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The school ranked at number four in our Bolton league table is Turton School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils

1612

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

Community school

Thornleigh Salesian College

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Our number five ranked school in Bolton based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Thornleigh Salesian College.

Pupils

1590

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

Voluntary aided school

Top 5 best performing schools in Bolton and their catchment areas in Bolton ranked by School Guide in 2022

Bolton School Boys' Division
Bolton School Girls' Division
Canon Slade School
Turton School
Thornleigh Salesian College

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The Best Schools In Bolton Rated & Reviewed

Bolton School Boys' Division

Bolton School Girls' Division

Canon Slade School

Turton School

Thornleigh Salesian College

Top 5 best performing schools in Bolton and their catchment areas in Bolton ranked by School Guide in 2022

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