University Collegiate School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bolton, North West BL3 5AG · Bolton
#440 of 536 secondary schools in North West
#3580 of 4,090 nationally
About University Collegiate School
University Collegiate School is a academy secondary located in Bolton, in the Bolton local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 11–19. In 2025 it enrolled 683 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 19.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary schools in England and 440th of 536 ranked secondary schools in North West. Its strongest component is grade 5+ in english & maths (28th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 683; capacity filled 81.3%; grade 4+ english & maths 40.7%; ebacc average points 3.14.
There are 127 schools in Bolton; University Collegiate School ranks 109th of 119 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)36.7
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)30.8%
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)46.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for University Collegiate School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 683
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 46.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 81.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 36.7
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 30.8%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 40.7%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 3.14
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
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Schools near University Collegiate School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Pikes Lane Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
512 students · 343 m away
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students · 453 m away
Gilnow Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students · 647 m away
Clarendon Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students · 787 m away
Bolton Muslim Girls School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
774 students · 807 m away
Sunning Hill Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
526 students · 839 m away
Bolton School Boys' Division
Bolton · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
1,131 students · 1.0 km away
The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students · 1.1 km away
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
484 students · 1.1 km away
Brandwood Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
463 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy secondary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
The Oaks Academy
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
681 students
St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
688 students
Walton-Le-Dale High School
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
688 students
Tarleton Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
674 students
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
692 students
Hazel Wood High School
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
671 students
Frequently asked questions
Is University Collegiate School a good school?
University Collegiate School has a Success Index (England) of 19.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #440 of 536 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does University Collegiate School rank in North West?
University Collegiate School ranks #440 of 536 secondary schools in North West and #3580 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend University Collegiate School?
University Collegiate School had 683 students in 2025.
Is University Collegiate School a primary school or a secondary school?
University Collegiate School is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–19. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near University Collegiate School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of University Collegiate School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.