Located in Bolton, University Collegiate School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a university technical college and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
University Collegiate School currently has around 604 pupils on roll, which is about 72% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.1% boys and 41.9% girls. Around 47.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.3%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 28.3%. white british pupils make up about 18.2% , followed by african at 18.2%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 25% who stay in school sixth forms and 27% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 85 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AG |
| Website: | ucs-bolton.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01204928700 |
| School Type: | University technical college |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bolton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ian Barry |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 141941 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 840 |
| Number of Pupils: | 604 |
| Number of Boys: | 351 |
| Number of Girls: | 253 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.3% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 28.30% | 171 |
| White British | 18.20% | 110 |
| African | 18.20% | 110 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.40% | 51 |
| Other White | 6.50% | 39 |
| Other Asian | 4.30% | 26 |
| Indian | 4.10% | 25 |
| Other Mixed | 3.60% | 22 |
| Unclassified | 2.80% | 17 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Lane Primary School Gibraltar Street , BL3 5HU | - not rated | 374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | - not rated | 495 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilnow Primary School Gilnow Gardens , BL1 4LG | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Primary School Recreation Street , BL3 6SN | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 0 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 881 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayward School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 10 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 360 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Training Youth Workshop , Stanley Street South BL3 5BL | - not rated | 162 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 257 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Mums Unit Harvey Early Years Centre , Shaw Street BL3 6HU | - not rated | 486 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| A.CofE Project Accessing and Continuing Education , Hanover Street BL1 4TG | - not rated | 536 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 881 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.