Our Mission
Bolton School seeks to realise the potential of each pupil. We
provide challenge, encourage initiative, promote teamwork and
develop leadership capabilities. It is our aim that students
leave the School as self-confident young people equipped with the
knowledge, skills and attributes that will allow them to lead a
happy and fulfilled life and to make a difference for good in the
wider community.
We do this through offering:
- a rich and stimulating educational experience which encompasses
academic, extra-curricular and social activities
- a supportive and industrious learning environment for pupils
selected on academic potential, irrespective of means and
background.
This is what Bolton School offers:
Academic Excellence
We offer a broad curriculum taught in small classes by a highly
qualified and dedicated teaching and support staff. Our
results at GCSE and A Level continue to place us amongst the top
schools in the North of England. Outside the classroom, we
hold an enviable reputation for sports, with pupil success at
national and international level. Our aim is to encourage all
students, whatever their level, to achieve their personal best.
A Friendly, Happy and Productive Working Environment
Bolton School is about much more than an education. Our
strong pastoral care system develops leadership skills through the
house system, the School Council and Monitorial Teams. This is a
friendly, happy and caring environment in which both mutual support
and individual achievement are encouraged. Pupils leave
Bolton School as confident and articulate individuals,
independent-spirited yet mindful of others, and equipped with the
knowledge and dynamism to succeed in an ever-changing and
competitive world.
An Incredible Array of Extra Curricular Activity
An incredibly diverse and strong extra curricular programme
offers unique opportunities, challenges and fun. There are
numerous club activities and many foreign and residential visits,
including to our own outdoor pursuits centre, Patterdale Hall, in
the Lake District.
Outstanding Facilities
Pupils make use of our outstanding facilities set in 32 acres of
grounds. There is the opportunity for continuous learning as
our campus incorporates a co-educational nursery and infant school,
single sex junior boys' and junior girls' schools, as well as
senior boys' and senior girls' schools that include Sixth
Forms.
Diversity
Pupils come from diverse backgrounds and, currently, over 300
pupils receive bursary-assisted places. Our secure coach
service covers 22 routes meaning the School is accessible to a wide
area.
Heritage and Modernity
The School combines 500 years of heritage with a modern
infrastructure and outlook. A very active network of old boys and
old girls spans the globe, allowing ex-pupils to maintain lifelong
relationships with both the School and each other.
School Inspection Reports
The School is inspected regularly by the Independent Schools
Inspectorate. In its latest inspections it found the Boys'
Division to be excellent in all areas and the words
"outstanding" and "excellent" recurred throughout the Girls'
Division report. Read the full Inspection
Reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
View some of the frequently asked questions about applying to Bolton
School or to ask questions of current parents.