Is University Collegiate School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 September 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 17th of 20 secondary schools in Bolton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are University Collegiate School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at University Collegiate School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 41.4 (England: 46.2). 37.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at University Collegiate School?

Applications for Year 7 places at University Collegiate School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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University Collegiate School

85 Deane Road, The Stoller Building, Bolton, BL3 5AG

Local ranking17th of 20 secondary schools in Bolton

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

840

Capacity

11-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 24 September 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 24 September 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 41.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 37.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 52.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 120

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 86.0%
Continued in education: 86.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 71.0%
Higher education: 35.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 15.0%
Not sustained: 18.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

A-Level Students

Applied General Avg Points: 32.3
16-18 Cohort: 38

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 604
Boys: 405 (59%)
Girls: 278 (41%)
Capacity: 840 (81% full)
SEND: 13.2%
FSM Eligible: 50.3%
EAL: 57.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.8%
SEN Support: 11.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 38.9
Budget per Pupil: £8,071/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: University technical college
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 29.1%
White British: 18.7%
Black African: 18.7%
Other: 8.7%
White Other: 6.6%
Asian Other: 4.4%
Asian Indian: 4.3%
Mixed Other: 3.8%

29.1%

Asian Pakistani

18.7%

White British

18.7%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01204928700

enquiries@theucs.org.uk

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85 Deane Road

Bolton, North West

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Administrative

URN: 141941
UKPRN: 10053984
Establishment No.: 4002
Trust: QUEST (A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS TRUST)

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