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Bolton Muslim Girls School

Academy converter · Bolton · BL3 6TQ

Ages 11–16 · 774 pupils · Bolton

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

57.3

Overall absence

4.8%

Admissions demand

1.72 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-03-11

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+1.06
−20+2
Attainment 857.3
English & maths grade 5+64%
English & maths grade 4+80%
EBacc entry98%

EBacc APS: 5.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.7%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.1%
Enrolments in measure
730

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.72 · Competitive

1st preferences

255

Places offered

148

1st-preference offers

147

Total preferences (any rank)
383
Preferred offers (top 3)
148
Applications from outside LA
9
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill103%

774 pupils · 750 places

Pupils on roll
774
Boys / girls
0 / 774
School capacity
750
Capacity fill
774 / 750 (103%)
Free school meals
42.4%
FSM pupils
328
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Girls
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Muslim
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: PROSPER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
PROSPER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Idrish Patel

Location

Address
Swan Lane
Postcode
BL3 6TQ
Town
Bolton
County
Greater Manchester
Local authority
Bolton
District
Bolton
Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Girls academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Bolton, Bolton, 774 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 42.4%. Religious character: Muslim.

Open schools in Bolton
149
Secondary schools in Bolton
19
Academies among open schools in Bolton
33% (49)
Open schools in BL3
42
Secondary in BL3
6
Open schools in Bolton LA
148
Secondary in Bolton LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • EM5+30%
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    Ofsted: Good

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  • Ladybridge High School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att842.9
    • P8-0.1
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    • Absence9.6%

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  • Eden Boys' School, Bolton

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att848.4
    • P80.5
    • EM5+54%
    • Absence4.6%

    1.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Idrish Patel
Telephone
01204361103
Website
https://www.bmgs.prospermat.co.uk/

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