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Facts About Bolton, Greater Manchester Schools
  • 53,741 pupils are attending 141 schools in Bolton, Greater Manchester in 2024/25. This includes 126 state funded and 8 independent schools.
  • The top ranked schools in Bolton, Greater Manchester are The Valley Community Primary School, Brandwood Primary School, and Pikes Lane Primary School. Rank is based on a overall Snobe grade.
  • In Bolton, Greater Manchester schools, 9.95% of pupils strong pass in reading, writing & maths versus the england average of 7.42%.
  • 29.43% of pupils in Bolton, Greater Manchester achieved 5 or more grades in GCSEs 2023 as compared with england average of 30.03%.

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Bolton, Greater Manchester Admissions

To apply for your child's admission, visit https://www.bolton.gov.uk/admissions

1

Sep 01, 2024

Star of application process

Bolton start accepting application for admissions. Parents can start applying for a school online at https://ems.bolton.gov.uk/CitizenPortal_LIVE/en

2

Jan 15, 2024

End of application process

The closing date for applications. Bolton will class any application or change you make after this date as late.

3

Apr 16, 2024

Offer day

Emails to residents who applied online will be sent.

Letters to residents who applied using a paper application form will be sent.

Bolton, Greater Manchester Holiday

Title Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Bolton, Greater Manchester Term Dates

Title Term Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025

Students in Bolton, Greater Manchester

By phase of education

  • Nursery
    221
  • Primary
    30,538
  • Secondary
    23,203
  • Special
    3,898
  • 53,741
    Total students
    27,399 boys26,324 girls
  • € 7161.12 / student
    Expenses Per Student
    England avg.€ 8701

Teachers in Bolton, Greater Manchester

  • 20 : 1
    Students per teacher
    England Avg. 19 : 1
  • 3,494
    Total teachers
  • 2,515
    Total teacher assistants
  • € 44779.08
    Average Teacher Salary
    England avg. € 44873.04
Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, 6 schools are free in Bolton, Greater Manchester. 104.21% of pupils are known to be eligible for free school meals out of 53,741 pupils.

Total 0.52% of schools are currently judged to be good or outstanding by Ofsted in Bolton, Greater Manchester. List of ofsted outstanding & good schools:

Canon Slade CofE School is Largest school in Bolton, Greater Manchester with 1,753 pupils.