The Best Schools In Shawclough Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Shawclough. These top schools near Shawclough 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 Shawclough and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

Bolton School Boys' Division

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

Pupils
1124
Ages
7 - 18
Gender
Boys only
Type
Other independent school
2

Bury Grammar Schools

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Bury Grammar Schools is ranked second in Shawclough based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
1278
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Boys and girls taught separately (diamond structure)
Type
Other independent school
3

Bolton School Girls' Division

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At number 3 in the best schools in Shawclough based on our authoritative ranking is Bolton School Girls' Division.

Pupils
1035
Ages
7 - 18
Gender
Girls only
Type
Other independent school
4

Hulme Grammar School

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

Pupils
675
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
5

Chetham's School of Music

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Our number five ranked school in Shawclough based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Chetham's School of Music.

Pupils
334
Ages
8 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school

Top 5 best performing schools in Shawclough and their catchment areas in Shawclough ranked by School Guide in 2026

  • Bolton School Boys' Division
  • Bury Grammar Schools
  • Bolton School Girls' Division
  • Hulme Grammar School
  • Chetham's School of Music

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