University Collegiate School
University technical collegeSecondaryAges 11–19MixedSixth form
85 Deane Road, The Stoller Building, Bolton, BL3 5AG
Headteacher · Mr Ian Barry
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Key facts
Pupils683Capacity 840
OfstedGraded inspectionInspected 24 September 2024
TrustQuest (a Church of England Schools Trust)
Free school meals46.9%
Ofsted
Inspection on 24 September 2024. Ofsted no longer gives an overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Bolton council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in BoltonNearby schools for the same ages
- Bolton Muslim Girls School0.5 mi
- Essa Academy1.2 mi
- King's Leadership Academy Bolton1.2 mi
- Eden Boys' School, Bolton1.3 mi
- Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy1.4 mi