Bolton School Boys' Division
Bolton, Bolton, North West · BL1 4PA
Part of the long-established Bolton School foundation, the Boys' Division is an independent day school in Bolton admitting pupils from age 11. With around 184 on roll it is a sizeable setting, and entry at 11 is by examination. Day fees reach up to £12,024 a year, and the school is inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted. The current headteacher is Mrs Jo Field.
184
Pupils
£12,024
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 184
- Location
- Bolton, Bolton, North West
- Website
- www.boltonschool.org/seniorboys
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headteacher Mrs Jo Field
Latest results
Attainment 8
34.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The published Attainment 8 figure of 34.3 sits below the national average of 46.9, and the recorded proportion of pupils gaining grade 5 or above in English and Maths is shown as 0% against a national average of 47%. These headline figures warrant a direct conversation with the school, as they may reflect the way an independent school's results are reported rather than the full picture of pupil achievement. Around 15% of pupils receive SEN support.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 15.08%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,024
The last word
A long-standing independent option in Bolton; prospective families should look closely at the published attainment data and ask the school to put it in context.
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Bolton School Boys' Division 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bolton School Boys' Division located?
Bolton School Boys' Division is located at Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA.
What type of school is Bolton School Boys' Division?
Bolton School Boys' Division is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Bolton School Boys' Division?
Bolton School Boys' Division has approximately 184 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.