Bolton
Bolton Muslim Girls School
Strong results and, more tellingly, pupils across the ability range leave well ahead of where they started.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 54.7 is above the national average of around 46.
- 54.7
- Attainment 8
- 73%
- 5+ Eng & Maths
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- +1.06
- Progress 8
- [0.81, 1.32]
- Confidence interval
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.
This school has a Muslim religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Muslim). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
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We have not collected Bolton council’s allocation figures for this school yet. We only show a verdict when we can cite the council’s published figures. Check Bolton’s allocation booklet, or the school’s website.
Applications and offers
National offer day figures that councils report to the Department for Education. These are counts only: they do not show how far away the last child offered a place lived.
Year 7 entry
| Year of entry | Places offered | Put it first | First choices offered | Applications (any preference) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 177 | 228 | 174 (76%) | 343 |
| September 2025 | 148 | 258 | 147 (57%) | 374 |
| September 2024 | 148 | 255 | 147 (58%) | 383 |
| September 2023 | 149 | 264 | 149 (56%) | 402 |
| September 2022 | 150 | 269 | 148 (55%) | 389 |
Source: Department for Education: Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, school-level data, published 18 June 2026. “–” means the figure was not published. The council’s own allocation figures are the official record: check Bolton’s admissions page for cut-off distances, the admission rules and this year’s dates.
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 | 150 | 54.7 | — | 72.7% | 97.3% | 5.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 122 | 57.3 | +1.06 | 77.0% | 98.4% | 5.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 120 | 57.4 | +1.01 | 77.0% | 88.0% | 5.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 121 | 60.9 | +1.01 | 88.0% | 88.0% | 5.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bolton for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 142340 |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Idrish Patel |
| Trust | PROSPER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Muslim |
| Postcode | BL3 6TQ |
| Latest pupils | 150 |
| FSM eligible | 37.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Swan Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 6TQ
https://www.bmgs.prospermat.co.uk/1204361103| DfE number | 4806 |
| UKPRN | 10054171 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2016 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Nov 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 29 Apr 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |