University Collegiate School
Decision summary
This summary combines published school data and is designed to help you decide what to check next. It does not guarantee a school place or replace official admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 36.7 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 36.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 37%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.98
- Confidence interval:
- [-1.61, -0.34]
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 91 | 36.7 | — | 37.4% | 11.0% | 3.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 30 | 35.2 | -0.98 | 40.0% | 6.7% | 3.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 51 | 33.7 | -0.87 | 47.0% | 4.0% | 2.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 39 | 32.0 | -1.07 | 28.0% | 23.0% | 2.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bolton for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 141941 |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | University technical college |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Ian Barry |
| Trust | QUEST (A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS TRUST) |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | BL3 5AG |
| Latest pupils | 91 |
| FSM eligible | 47.0% |
Contact and identifiers
85 Deane Road, The Stoller Building, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG
ucs-bolton.org.ukView local authority page1204928700| DfE number | 4002 |
| UKPRN | 10053984 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2015 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 10 Nov 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Schools into Special Measures Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 24 Sept 2024 |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2024 |