Bolton has 3 colleges and sixth forms with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 0 were outstanding or exceptional and 33% good or better, against 94% of colleges and sixth forms across England. The most recent was inspected on 20 Jan 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 0 outstanding or exceptional
- 1 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Colleges | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Sixth Form College | Good | 20 Oct 2023 | BL3 |
| Bolton College | Needs attention | 20 Jan 2026 | BL3 |
| University Collegiate School | Inadequate | 8 Dec 2022 | BL3 |