Bolton has 18 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 67% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 9 Sept 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 11 good, strong or expected
- 5 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton | Outstanding | 24 May 2017 | BL1 |
| Essa Academy | Strong | 20 Jan 2026 | BL3 |
| Harper Green School | Expected | 9 Sept 2026 | BL4 |
| Kearsley Academy | Strong | 7 Jul 2026 | BL4 |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton | Good | 18 Oct 2023 | BL3 |
| Ladybridge High School | Good | 3 Nov 2022 | BL3 |
| Little Lever School | Expected | 19 May 2026 | BL3 |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School | Good | 15 Jun 2023 | BL6 |
| Sharples School | Good | 8 May 2019 | BL1 |
| St James's Church of England High School | Good | 3 Nov 2022 | BL4 |
| Thornleigh Salesian College | Good | 21 Sept 2011 | BL1 |
| Turton School | Good | 13 Mar 2024 | BL7 |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School | Requires improvement | 14 Dec 2022 | BL3 |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy | Requires improvement | 28 Sept 2022 | BL2 |
| Canon Slade School | Requires improvement | 23 Nov 2022 | BL2 |
| Smithills School | Needs attention | 31 Mar 2026 | BL1 |
| St Joseph's RC High School | Requires improvement | 7 Dec 2022 | BL6 |
| Westhoughton High School | Urgent improvement | 27 Jan 2026 | BL5 |