Bolton School Boys' Division vs Bolton School Girls' Division
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 296 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton School Boys' Division
Bolton · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
1,131 students
Bolton School Girls' Division
Bolton · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
1,057 students
| Measure | Bolton School Boys' Division Bolton, North West | Bolton School Girls' Division Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #398 of 536 | #152 of 536 |
| National rank | #3249 of 4,090 | #1334 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 7–18 |
| Students | 1,131 | 1,057 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,131 | 1,057 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.3 | 55.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.05 | 5.23 |
| A level points per entry | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.boltonschool.org/seniorboys | www.boltonschool.org/seniorgirls |
The verdict
- •Bolton School Girls' Division scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 24.0).
- •Bolton School Boys' Division is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 1,057.
- •Bolton School Boys' Division is boys and Bolton School Girls' Division is girls.
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 School Boys' Division better than Bolton School Girls' Division?
On the Success Index (England), Bolton School Girls' Division ranks higher (63.1 vs 24.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bolton School Boys' Division and Bolton School Girls' Division?
About 296 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolton School Boys' Division: 1,131. Bolton School Girls' Division: 1,057. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton School Boys' Division and Bolton School Girls' Division rank in North West?
Bolton School Boys' Division is 398th of 536 and Bolton School Girls' Division is 152nd of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).