Schools near BL7
The BL7 postcode district, in and around Bolton, Bolton. Within 2 miles of its middle there are 13 state primary schools; within 5 miles, 18 state secondary schools.
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The middle of BL7 is the average position of the 14 schools and nurseries we hold in it.
State primary schools near BL7
13 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of BL7, ranked by what matters to you.
- 69of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.61 miles
How it scored 69
- Resultsmatters10 of 20 points
No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.9 of 20 points
0.61 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.6 of 10 points
Classes average 26.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · 0.65 miles
How it scored 69
- Resultsmatters7.1 of 20 points
Better than 35% of 14,817 state schools in England: 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in January 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.5 of 20 points
0.65 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.4 of 10 points
Classes average 23.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Places reached 1.62 miles in 2026 · results: top 5% in England · Ofsted report card (2025): lowest area strong standard
How it scored 68
- Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points
Top 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, November 2025: its lowest area is strong standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters3.8 of 20 points
1.6 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.62 miles away; this school is 1.62 miles from the middle of BL7, the same distance. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points
We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5 of 10 points
We hold no class sizes for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE, class sizes, school level
- 68of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 6% in England · 0.51 miles
How it scored 68
- Resultsmatters19 of 20 points
Top 6% of 14,817 state schools in England: 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted, February 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted
- Distancematters14.9 of 20 points
0.51 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points
We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3.8 of 10 points
Classes average 27.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 62of 100
Places reached 1.38 miles in 2026 · 0.84 miles
How it scored 62
- Resultsmatters10 of 20 points
No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.6 of 20 points
0.84 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.38 miles away; this school is 0.84 miles from the middle of BL7, closer than that. Bolton Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points
We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5 of 10 points
We hold no class sizes for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE, class sizes, school level
- 61of 100
Ofsted: Good (2025) · results: top 34% in England · 0.81 miles
How it scored 61
- Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points
Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2025: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.9 of 20 points
0.81 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters10 of 20 points
We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.
- Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3.3 of 10 points
Classes average 28.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 58of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: better than 41% of schools in England
How it scored 58
- Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points
Better than 41% of 14,817 state schools in England: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, January 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters2.8 of 20 points
1.7 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.7 of 10 points
Classes average 26.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 58of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 37% in England
How it scored 58
- Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points
Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters0.9 of 20 points
1.9 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.2 of 10 points
Classes average 29.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 54of 100
Results: top 14% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.2 miles
How it scored 54
- Resultsmatters17.4 of 20 points
Top 14% of 14,817 state schools in England: 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, December 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters8.3 of 20 points
1.2 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters6.3 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.70 miles away; this school is 1.17 miles from the middle of BL7, further than that. Bolton Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little0.7 of 10 points
Classes average 31.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 54of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 46% in England · 1.4 miles
How it scored 54
- Resultsmatters10.9 of 20 points
Top 46% of 14,817 state schools in England: 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters5.9 of 20 points
1.4 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little1.2 of 10 points
Classes average 30.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
State secondary schools near BL7
18 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of BL7, ranked by what matters to you. 7 more were left out by your filters.
- 76of 100
Places reached 2.20 miles in 2026 · 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
How it scored 76
- Resultsmatters11.1 of 20 points
Top 45% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.08 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters15.9 of 20 points
1.0 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.20 miles away; this school is 1.02 miles from the middle of BL7, closer than that. Bolton Council
- Attendance and behavioura little3.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 10.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 20.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 19.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 76of 100
Results: top 5% in England · places reached 1.10 miles in 2026 · 1.4 miles
How it scored 76
- Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points
Top 5% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.86 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in January 2025: Improved significantly. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters14.6 of 20 points
1.4 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters15.4 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.10 miles away; this school is 1.35 miles from the middle of BL7, further than that. Bolton Council
- Attendance and behavioura little8.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 4.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points
Classes average 22.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 74of 100
Places reached 1.53 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 29% in England
How it scored 74
- Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points
Top 29% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.29 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters12.7 of 20 points
1.8 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters16 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.53 miles away; this school is 1.83 miles from the middle of BL7, further than that. Bolton Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 6.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points
Classes average 21.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 62of 100
Ofsted: School remains Outstanding (2023) · results: top 19% in England · 2.4 miles
How it scored 62
- Resultsmatters16.4 of 20 points
Top 19% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.45 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2023: School remains Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters10.4 of 20 points
2.4 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters0 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 0.66 miles away; this school is 2.39 miles from the middle of BL7, further than that. Bolton Council
- Attendance and behavioura little9.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 6.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6 of 10 points
Classes average 24.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 56of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 22 on average
How it scored 56
- Resultsmatters0.6 of 20 points
Better than 3% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.98 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, September 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters5.1 of 20 points
3.7 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 8.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.6 of 10 points
Classes average 21.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 54of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · 2.3 miles · results: better than 47% of schools in England
How it scored 54
- Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points
Better than 47% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.04 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted
- Distancematters10.9 of 20 points
2.3 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 63.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.5 of 10 points
Classes average 25.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 53of 100
Results: top 2% in England · Ofsted: Good (2025) · absence 6.2% (similar schools 9.7%)
How it scored 53
- Resultsmatters19.8 of 20 points
Top 2% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +1.06 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2025: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters3.1 of 20 points
4.2 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters0 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.09 miles away; this school is 4.23 miles from the middle of BL7, further than that. Bolton Council
- Attendance and behavioura little9.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 1.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.1 of 10 points
Classes average 24.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 52of 100
Ofsted: Good (2023) · places reached 3.80 miles in 2026 · results: top 41% in England
How it scored 52
- Resultsmatters11.9 of 20 points
Top 41% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.14 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters0.1 of 20 points
5.0 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters13.8 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 3.80 miles away; this school is 4.97 miles from the middle of BL7, further than that. Bolton Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 23.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points
Classes average 25.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 44of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · 2.8 miles · classes of 24 on average
How it scored 44
- Resultsmatters1.4 of 20 points
Better than 7% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.71 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2025: Requires improvement. Ofsted
- Distancematters8.8 of 20 points
2.8 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 61.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.4 of 10 points
Classes average 24.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 43of 100
Results: top 9% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard · classes of 25 on average
How it scored 43
- Resultsmatters18.4 of 20 points
Top 9% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.73 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is strong standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters0.3 of 20 points
4.9 miles from the middle of BL7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters0 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 0.82 miles away; this school is 4.93 miles from the middle of BL7, further than that. Bolton Council
- Attendance and behavioura little3.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 50.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points
Classes average 25.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
How the ranking works
Each school gets a score out of 100. Every factor you care about scores the school from 0 to 1 on a published figure, and counts in proportion to how much you said it matters. The points under each school add up to its score.
- Results. Where the school's newest result sits among every state school in England with a result that year: the top 1% scores 1 and the lowest 0. Primary: pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11. Secondary: Progress 8 (the newest is 2023/24) or Attainment 8.
- Ofsted. Outstanding or exceptional 1; good, strong or ISI standards met 0.75; expected standard 0.5; requires improvement or needs attention 0.25; inadequate, urgent improvement or standards not met 0. A report card is scored by its lowest area.
- Distance. 1 at the school gate, falling to 0 at the furthest you said you would travel, as the crow flies.
- Getting in. What the newest figures we hold show happened, never a forecast: 1 if nobody was refused, or if the school is no further away than the last place offered, falling to 0 at twice that distance. Where we hold only DfE's applications figures: 1 if every family that put it first was offered a place, 0.25 if not. Councils measure distance their own way, often by walking route, and siblings, faith or a catchment can come before distance.
- Attendance and behaviour. Absence and suspensions against schools with a similar intake: the same as them scores 0.5, better scores more.
- Class size. 1 for classes of 20, 0 for 32.
A figure we do not hold counts at the middle, 0.5, and the school's reasons say so. Ties go to the nearer school. Special schools and colleges are not listed.
Sources: DfE school performance tables; Ofsted and the Independent Schools Inspectorate; councils' offer-day figures; DfE applications and offers; DfE pupil absence, suspensions and class sizes; DfE Get Information about Schools.
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