SchoolScoresBolton Muslim Girls School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Girls only · Muslim
Part of PROSPER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 6TQ
01204 361103 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
30 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Bolton comparisons use the 10 of its 20 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 84% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 93% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 73% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 76% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 90% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 70% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bolton. Higher than 70% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 79% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 4%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bolton figures pool parents at the Bolton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
150 pupils in this year group.
60% — 16 points above the Bolton average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% | 44% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 54.7 | 45.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.1 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
120 pupils in this year group.
93% — 3 points above the Bolton average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 93% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 3% | 12% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 73% | 25% | 13% |
| Further education college | 12% | 45% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 100% | 93% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bolton. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 177 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 228 |
| Of those, offered a place | 174 (76%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 343 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.7 · 2025: 1.7 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Muslim school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bolton. Higher than 75% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 39.0% | 32.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bolton. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.5% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bolton. Higher than 2% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 11.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bolton. Higher than 100% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 82.4% | 27.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Bolton. Lower than 84% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 8.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Bolton. Lower than 82% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.3% | 23.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Bolton. Lower than 94% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9 | 31.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Bolton. Lower than 93% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.5% | 8.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.29% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 16th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bolton. Higher than 15% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.9 | 16.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bolton. Higher than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 20th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bolton. Higher than 3% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 4.4% | 17.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- University Collegiate School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bolton Islamic Girls School 0.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah 0.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Essa Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- King's Leadership Academy Bolton 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lord's School 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention · 0% A*/A at A level
- Bolton School Boys' Division 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 40% A*/A at A level
- Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bolton School Girls' Division 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 40% A*/A at A level
- Ladybridge High School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bolton Muslim Girls School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Bolton Muslim Girls School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 15 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Bolton Muslim Girls School?
87% of the 30 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Bolton Muslim Girls School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bolton Muslim Girls School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 228 families put Bolton Muslim Girls School as their first choice for 177 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 174 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142340.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.