University Collegiate School
Secondary · University technical college · Ages 11–19 · Bolton
University Collegiate School is a secondary school in Bolton for ages 11–19 (university technical college). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 24 September 2024. Bolton has published a last distance offered for this school for Year 7 2022 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- 85 Deane Road, The Stoller Building, Bolton, BL3 5AG
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Bolton
- Pupils on roll
- 683 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 44.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 24 September 2024
Strengths
- “This school has undergone a transformation since the 2022 inspection.”
- “Pupils, and students in the sixth form, are delighted with the improvements that the school has made.”
- “They feel happier, safer and more able to learn at school.”
To improve
- “Although their workload can be high at times, staff appreciate how the school considers their well-being.”
- “Weaknesses in the previous curriculum had a negative impact on the published GCSE results for pupils in 2023.”
- “However, despite this, these gaps remain a barrier to some pupils’ achievement.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 11 November 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 31% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 36.7 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Year 7 2022 to 2026, as Bolton published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
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A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Bolton.
- Bolton Muslim Girls School 0.5 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Essa Academy 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- King's Leadership Academy Bolton 1.2 mi Good Last distance published
- Eden Boys' School, Bolton 1.3 mi School remains Outstanding Last distance published
- Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Ladybridge High School 1.5 mi Good Last distance published
- Smithills School 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Thornleigh Salesian College 1.9 mi Not judged Last distance published