Bolton Islamic Girls School, Bolton
Bolton Islamic Girls School is an independent school for girls aged 11 to 16 in Bolton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Bolton Islamic Girls School in detail
Bolton Islamic Girls School in its own words
In its own words: "We would like to thank you for considering Bolton Islamic Girls School and we hope you will be inspired by our efforts. Bolton Islamic Girls School was established in 2012 in response to demands from and the support of the Bolton community. We are indebted to all those who have supported the school and continue to support this educational establishment."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Bolton Islamic Girls School is an independent Muslim girl’s school which opened in 2012 through the demands and support of the Bolton Community. I was honoured to join this community effort and be a part of Bolton Islamic Girls School (BIGS) in 2014 ."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, multi-sports, STEM, debating, Duke of Edinburgh and maths club.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Bolton Islamic Girls School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Bolton Islamic Girls School are Lord's School (0.4 miles, Inadequate); Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah (1.4 miles, Requires improvement); Bolton School Boys' Division (1.5 miles, selective); and Bolton School Infant & Nursery School (1.6 miles, selective).
Lord's SchoolAl Jamiah Al IslamiyyahBolton School Boys' DivisionBolton School Infant & Nursery School
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bolton Islamic Girls School (as of September 2025): 61% would recommend the school, 72% say their child is happy there and 44% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (44%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 18 pupils (15.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bolton Rail Station, about 950 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Holmes Street (near), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bolton Islamic Girls School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a welcoming, caring environment where pupils thrive academically and personally. Staff provide excellent support for all learners, with particular strength in helping pupils develop reading skills and confidence. The school offers an ambitious curriculum and enriching activities that help girls develop into well-rounded individuals prepared for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading and language development, particularly supporting pupils who speak English as an additional language
- Comprehensive personal, social and health education curriculum that promotes understanding of diversity and respectful relationships
- Well-structured curriculum with clear identification of essential knowledge, helping pupils build confidence and achieve well
- Effective systems for monitoring attendance and supporting pupil well-being
- Rich extracurricular opportunities and community involvement that develop pupils' self-esteem
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching is not consistently adapted to meet the needs of some pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), affecting their achievement
- Staff need further training and support to effectively meet individual SEND pupils' needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place to keep pupils safe and support their well-being.
Extracurricular Activities
Debating club, boxing club, sports club, business club, meditation club, museum visits, college and training provider visits
Bolton Islamic Girls School is a welcoming independent school for girls aged 11-16 that provides a broad curriculum and strong pastoral care. The school was judged as Good across all areas, maintaining its previous rating.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
43 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Latest from Bolton Islamic Girls School
Macmillan Coffee Morning
29 Sep 2026
Term 1 Newsletter Dec 2025
19 Dec 2025
Chair of Governor Letter to Parents
18 Dec 2025
BIGS Bake-OFF 2025
5 Dec 2025
Homeless Aid project 2025
25 Nov 2025
End of year Newsletters
17 Jul 2025
From Bolton Islamic Girls School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 30
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 25 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bolton is 14 (the median across 148 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
115 pupils
150 places
35 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bolton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bolton
Across Bolton council
Places available
4,385
Applications
3,868
Got 1st preference
87.1%
Got preferred school
96.8%
All secondary applications across Bolton council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
15.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
115
Total Pupils
0
Boys
115
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Bolton Islamic Girls School
What are GCSE results like at Bolton Islamic Girls School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Bolton Islamic Girls School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Bolton Islamic Girls School's Ofsted rating?
Bolton Islamic Girls School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024.
Does Bolton Islamic Girls School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2024, Bolton Islamic Girls School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Bolton Islamic Girls School?
Bolton Islamic Girls School has around 115 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Bolton Islamic Girls School?
Bolton Islamic Girls School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Bolton Islamic Girls School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 25 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bolton is 14 (the median across 148 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bolton Islamic Girls School?
Bolton Islamic Girls School is at Weston House, Weston Street, Bolton, BL3 2AW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)