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Bolton School Boys' Division

Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA
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Bolton School Boys' Division
Bolton, BL1 4PA
1,124 Pupils
1,180 Capacity
7–18 Age Range
— FSM %
1,124 Boys
— Girls
About Bolton School Boys' Division

Located in Bolton (BL1 4PA), Bolton School Boys' Division is a boys-only Not applicable school for pupils aged 7–18, classified as Independent schools and situated within the local authority of Bolton.

It has 1,124 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,180. Current headteacher: Nic Ford.

Data for Bolton School Boys' Division comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Bolton
Region North West
Administrative District Bolton
Parliamentary Constituency Bolton North East
Ward Queens Park & Central
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 2 / 172
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 30-09-1980
UKPRN 10017185
URN 105271
Data Last Updated 06-03-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bolton School Boys' Division is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Bolton, Bolton.
Bolton School Boys' Division has 1,124 pupils, with a capacity of 1,180.
Bolton School Boys' Division caters for pupils aged 7 to 18.
The admissions policy at Bolton School Boys' Division is: Selective.
The Headteacher at Bolton School Boys' Division is Mr Nic Ford.
Bolton School Boys' Division is at Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA, in the Bolton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Bolton School Boys' Division: Has a sixth form.
Bolton School Boys' Division is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Nic Ford
Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA
01204840201
www.boltonschool.org/seniorboys
Location
BL1 4PA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105271
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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