Ofsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 105269.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 5 | 45.3 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 63.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 46.6% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 58.5% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 9 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Average A-level grade | c |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | c |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.3 |
| A-level progress | Average |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 2 |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 23 |
| Girls | 5 |
| Boys | 18 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 7 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 9 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Bolton Islamic Girls School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2015. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Lever Edge Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Clarendon Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Mar 2016. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Harper Green School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | King's Leadership Academy Bolton | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2023. |
Lord's School is rated Requires improvement, last inspected on 21 Apr 2026. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Lord's School was c.
Lord's School has 23 pupils aged 11 to 18.
Yes, Lord's School teaches students up to age 18.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.