Bolton School
Bolton School is an independent day school for boys and girls from nursery through to 18. The school occupies a 32 acre campus, a mile from the centre of Bolton.
Key facts about Bolton School
- Bolton School is a coed pre-prep, prep and senior day school.
- The school welcomes approximately 1000 pupils with boys and girls aged from 0 to 18 years.
- Bolton School is located at Bolton in Greater Manchester.
Why choose Bolton School?
Head of the Foundation Philip Britton says the school's aim 'is for every girl and boy to become the best that they can be.'
'Academic rigour is important to us but so too is character development, which we encourage through delivering a wide range of activities and experiences, including engagement in and with our local community, as well as through outstanding pastoral care.'
'An integral part of our mission is to widen access to our outstanding education and to offer genuine social mobility to young people across the region.' One in five of the school's senior pupils receives bursary support, with half of these children benefiting from full fee remission.
What makes Bolton School different?
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Head, Governance and Inspections
When reviewing details about a particular school, prospective parents should always ensure they have looked at the governance details, reviewed recent inspections and read about the Head's vision for the school. Find out more about how to read an inspection report, the role of the Head (and whether you need to like him or her!), the school's pastoral care provision, looking at what is taught through the curriculum and assessing the extracurricular opportunities on offer.
Inspections
Bolton School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years.
Bolton School Open Days
Open Days provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Read more about
the questions to ask at an Open Day and the things you can expect to see.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Discover more about the Sixth Form at Bolton School. The event starts at 7pm. Please register via the school website.
Open Morning
The entire Bolton School campus will be open – Nursery, Infant School, Boys' Junior, Girls' Junior, Boys' Division and Girls' Division. Please register via the school website.
Bolton School Feeder Preps
Pupils join Bolton School from a number of 'feeder' prep schools including:
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Bolton School Leavers' Destinations
At the end of their time at Bolton School, pupils go on to a number of leading senior schools. Recent destinations include:
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More about Bolton School
Bolton School
Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA.
Boys & Girls, 0-18 · Day
To discover more, visit the Bolton School website.
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