Best 3 Secondary schools in Bolton – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Eden Boys' School, Bolton (Secondary) in Bolton; Turton School (Secondary) in Bolton; King's Leadership Academy Bolton (Secondary) in Bolton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Eden Boys' School, Bolton, Turton School and King's Leadership Academy Bolton. They are secondary phase and free schools and community school type located around Bolton, Greater Manchester, Bolton, Lancashire and Bolton. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Eden Boys' School, Bolton), published Jul 2017. The lowest is 2 (Turton School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Turton School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,150, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as STAR ACADEMIES and The Great Schools Trust.

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Attribute	Eden Boys' School, Bolton BL1 3QE	Turton School BL7 9LT	King's Leadership Academy Bolton BL3 3HL
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Community school	Secondary • Free schools
Location	Bolton Greater Manchester BL1 3QE	Bolton Lancashire BL7 9LT	Bolton BL3 3HL
Latest Ofsted	1 7 Jul 2017	2 7 May 2024	2 27 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	800	1600	900
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Boys	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	STAR ACADEMIES	Bolton (350)	The Great Schools Trust
Website	www.edenboysbolton.com	www.turton.uk.com	www.kingsbolton.com
Telephone	01204849240	01204333233	01204937130
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Eden Boys' School, Bolton

BL1 3QE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL1 3QE
Ofsted: 1 7 Jul 2017
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: STAR ACADEMIES
Website: www.edenboysbolton.com
Telephone: 01204849240

Turton School

BL7 9LT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Bolton
Lancashire
BL7 9LT
Ofsted: 2 7 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bolton (350)
Website: www.turton.uk.com
Telephone: 01204333233

King's Leadership Academy Bolton

BL3 3HL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Bolton
BL3 3HL
Ofsted: 2 27 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Great Schools Trust
Website: www.kingsbolton.com
Telephone: 01204937130

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.