Before I decided to send my first son to Bolton School ten years
ago I was, like most parents, particularly interested in the
School's academic record. Throughout the interim period the
examination results have remained consistently excellent - to the
extent that it was described as a 'remarkable' School in the last
Inspection Report. I therefore had no qualms whatsoever about
sending my second son to School two years later.
Academic excellence is clearly of paramount importance to all
prospective parents but the Bolton School experience is so much
more than just giving boys an outstanding education. Whatever your
son's interests he will find something to satisfy him. Over ninety
clubs meet every week, the School is renowned for its sporting
prowess in a widely diverse range of sports, it has an enviable
music tradition and drama productions have to be seen to be
appreciated.
Boys are taught separately from girls but they have ample
opportunity to socialise during breaks and do indeed perform
together in musical and dramatic productions. There is thus no
gender rivalry during lessons but at the same time the boys learn
to mix easily and to socialise with their female counterparts. Very
few schools in the country can offer such an educational model and
it is considered to be a strength of Bolton School.
The School is a caring community and takes great pride in its
holistic approach to education which ensures that the boys leave
School as well-rounded confident young men, well prepared to face
the challenges of the adult world and equipped with the skills that
will enable them to be a force for good in the future -
wherever life takes them.
In short I believe that my sons' education at Bolton School has
been the best investment I have ever made and I heartily commend it
to all prospective new parents.
Eric Fairweather, Parent