Best 3 Secondary schools in Bolton – comparison

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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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
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
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

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What should I look for when comparing schools?
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