Schools in Bolton

The latest Ofsted inspection of every state school in Bolton. You apply to Bolton for a place at these schools.

schools

129

with a report card

26

due for inspection

34

in a category of concern

1

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Latest report cards

1. Published 15 September 2026St Catherine's CofE Primary School

   Primary, Bolton

   Report card, Jul 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention

2. Published 13 September 2026Kearsley Academy

   Secondary, Bolton

   Report card, Jul 2026: 1 exceptional, 5 strong

3. Published 7 September 2026Gilnow Primary School

   Primary, Bolton

   Report card, Jun 2026: 7 expected

4. Published 5 July 2026Little Lever School

   Secondary, Bolton

   Report card, May 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected

5. Published 25 June 2026St Thomas CofE Primary School

   Primary, Bolton

   Report card, May 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected

6. Published 23 June 2026Harwood Meadows Primary School

   Primary, Bolton

   Report card, Apr 2026: 7 expected

7. Published 23 June 2026Highfield Primary School

   Primary, Bolton

   Report card, May 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected

8. Published 14 June 2026Heathfield Primary School

   Primary, Bolton

   Report card, Apr 2026: 7 strong

9. Published 8 June 2026Westhoughton High School

   Secondary, Bolton

   Report card, Jan 2026: 1 expected, 4 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement Requires significant improvement

10. Published 7 June 2026All Saints CofE Primary School

    Primary, Bolton

    Report card, Mar 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected

In a category of concern

1. Westhoughton High School

   Secondary, Bolton

   Report card, Jan 2026: 1 expected, 4 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement Requires significant improvement

Longest since inspection

Schools whose next inspection is expected within six months or is later than usual. How we estimate this.

1. Last inspected Jan 2020Woodland Primary Academy

   Primary, Bolton

   Good (Jan 2020)

2. Last inspected Feb 2020St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy

   Primary, Bolton

   School remains Good (Feb 2020)

3. Last inspected Oct 2021St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy

   Primary, Bolton

   Good (Oct 2021)

4. Last inspected Dec 2021Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School

   Primary, Bolton

   School remains Good (Dec 2021)

5. Last inspected Jun 2022St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth

   Primary, Bolton

   Good (Jun 2022)

6. Last inspected Sep 2022Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School

   Primary, Bolton

   Good (Sep 2022)

7. Last inspected Oct 2022Devonshire Road Primary School

   Primary, Bolton

   Good (Oct 2022)

8. Last inspected Oct 2022St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School

   Primary, Bolton

   School remains Good (Oct 2022)

9. Last inspected Nov 2022Ladybridge High School

   Secondary, Bolton

   Good (Nov 2022)

10. Last inspected Nov 2022St James's Church of England High School

    Secondary, Bolton

    Good (Nov 2022)

11. Last inspected Nov 2022Birtenshaw School Bolton

    Special, Bolton

    School remains Good (Nov 2022)

12. Last inspected Nov 2022St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton

    Primary, Bolton

    School remains Good (Nov 2022)

13. Last inspected Jan 2023Brandwood Primary School

    Primary, Bolton

    Good (Jan 2023)

14. Last inspected Jan 2023Harper Green School

    Secondary, Bolton

    Good (Jan 2023)

15. Last inspected Jan 2023SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School

    Primary, Bolton

    School remains Good (Jan 2023)

19 more are due. Use the filters on find a school to see them by area.

Every school

• Primary schools in Bolton

  97 schools, A to Z

• Secondary schools in Bolton

  20 schools, A to Z

• Special schools in Bolton

  7 schools, A to Z

• Nursery schools in Bolton

  2 schools, A to Z

• Alternative provision in Bolton

  3 schools, A to Z

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.