Bolton has 7 independent schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 0 were outstanding or exceptional and 67% good or better, against 74% of independent schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 0 outstanding or exceptional
- 4 good, strong or expected
- 2 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Independent schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Huda Primary School | Good | 7 Mar 2024 | BL1 |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School | Good | 28 Nov 2024 | BL3 |
| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School | Good | 12 Oct 2023 | BL1 |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya | Good | 29 Feb 2024 | BL1 |
| Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah | Requires improvement | 25 Sept 2024 | BL3 |
| Lord's School | Needs attention | 21 Apr 2026 | BL3 |
| Clevelands Prep School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | BL1 |