Clevelands Prep School, Bolton
Clevelands Prep School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Bolton. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in March 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Clevelands Prep School in detail
Clevelands Prep School in its own words
In its own words: "Clevelands enjoys a secure, nurturing environment in an impressive setting for your child to thrive through an independent education. Our independent school for students aged 6 months - 11 years old is housed in a beautiful Victorian building, once the home of a Lancashire businessman."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Clevelands Prep School are Bolton School Infant & Nursery School (0.9 miles, selective); Bolton School Girls' Division (0.9 miles, selective); Bolton School Boys' Division (1.1 miles, selective); and Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah (1.2 miles, Requires improvement).
Bolton School Infant & Nursery SchoolBolton School Girls' DivisionBolton School Boys' DivisionAl Jamiah Al Islamiyyah
Who goes there
In 2026, 7 pupils (5.6%) received SEN support and 3 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Lostock Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Clare Bank (near), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Clevelands Prep School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: 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 GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
13 March 2026
Routine Inspection
16 September 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
18 October 2022
Short Visit
9 October 2018
Regulatory Compliance
18 April 2018
Integrated
12 May 2015
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£11,055
about £3,685 a term
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Bolton - 4 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with Clevelands Prep School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
63%
Available places
126 pupils
200 places
74 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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
7
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
7.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
126
Total Pupils
76
Boys
50
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Clevelands Prep School
Questions parents ask about Clevelands Prep School
When was Clevelands Prep School last inspected?
Clevelands Prep School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in March 2026.
How many pupils go to Clevelands Prep School?
Clevelands Prep School has around 126 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Clevelands Prep School?
Clevelands Prep 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 Clevelands Prep School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Bolton is 14 (the median across 148 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Clevelands Prep School?
Clevelands Prep School is at 425 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 5DH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)