Best Secondary Schools in Bolton 2026 — Rankings & Ofsted Ratings
Compare 21 secondary schools in Bolton — Ofsted ratings, GCSE & Progress 8 results & admissions data.
Bolton Secondary Schools at a Glance
21Secondary Schools in Bolton
67%Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (21 inspected)
+0.06Average Progress 8 across 19 schools
18Oversubscribed — more applicants than places
Top 10 Secondary Schools in Bolton
| School | Area | Ofsted | Progress 8 | 5+ GCSE % | EBacc % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Muslim Girls School | Bolton | Good | +1.06 | 80% | 98% |
| Sharples School | Bolton | Good | +0.86 | 78% | 20% |
| Essa Academy | Bolton | Good | +0.73 | 65% | 28% |
| Kearsley Academy | Bolton | Good | +0.55 | 72% | 44% |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton | Bolton | Outstanding | +0.45 | 72% | 89% |
| Canon Slade School | Bolton | Good | +0.29 | 84% | 25% |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton | Bolton | Good | +0.14 | 65% | 89% |
| Little Lever School | Bolton | Good | +0.13 | 66% | 8% |
| Turton School | Bolton | Good | +0.08 | 67% | 48% |
| Smithills School | Bolton | Requires Improvement | -0.04 | 51% | 31% |
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