Bolton Islamic Girls School vs Olive High Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 28 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton Islamic Girls School
Bolton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
115 students
Olive High Boys
Burnley · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
114 students
| Measure | Bolton Islamic Girls School Bolton, North West | Olive High Boys Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #74 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #700 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 115 | 114 |
| Pupils on roll | 115 | 114 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 32.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.boltonislamicgirlsschool.org.uk | olivehighboys.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bolton Islamic Girls School is the larger school with 115 students compared with 114.
- •Bolton Islamic Girls School is girls and Olive High Boys is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bolton Islamic Girls School better than Olive High Boys?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bolton Islamic Girls School and Olive High Boys?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolton Islamic Girls School: 115. Olive High Boys: 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton Islamic Girls School and Olive High Boys rank in North West?
Bolton Islamic Girls School is 74th of 536 and Olive High Boys is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).