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Bolton School Boys' Division
Independent school · Bolton
| Address | Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7–18 |
| Pupils | 1131 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01204840201 |
| Website | https://www.boltonschool.org/seniorboys |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 8 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 9 Nov 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Tue 23 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Thu 15 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Mon 7 Sep 2026, Wed 6 Jan 2027, Mon 22 Feb 2027, Wed 14 Apr 2027
Mon 7 Sep 2026 is a staff INSET and Year 7 & Year 12 induction day; term starts for all pupils Tue 8 Sep. Two-week Autumn half term 26 Oct - 6 Nov. First halves end the last weekday before each half term. Entrance exam Thu 14 Jan 2027. Bank holiday Mon 3 May 2027.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 9 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 8 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 18 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Tue 29 Feb 2028 | Thu 30 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Mon 6 Sep 2027, Tue 7 Sep 2027, Wed 8 Sep 2027, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Mon 28 Feb 2028, Fri 31 Mar 2028
Wed 8 Sep 2027 is a staff INSET and Year 7 & Year 12 induction day; term starts for all pupils Thu 9 Sep. Two-week Autumn half term 25 Oct - 5 Nov. Spring half term 21-25 Feb 2028. Entrance exam Thu 13 Jan 2028. Bank holiday Mon 1 May 2028.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Senior School (including the Sixth Form) | £5,264.00 |
| Junior School | £4,212.00 |
| Infant School - Beech House | £4,212.00 |
| Pre-School - Beech House | £3,282.50 |
Whole-school fees 2026-27; quoted fees include VAT where applicable; lunch, curriculum trips and (Year 3 up) school iPad included. Pre-School fee accounts for 15 free hours. Nursery charged weekly/daily (e.g. Under 2 Years £380 per week).
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Apply online for the Primary Division or Senior Boys' School (or download forms for Nursery and Sixth Form). Contact the Boys' Division Admissions Registrar to discuss options or arrange a personal tour. Senior entry is via the Entrance Examination.
- Entrance Examination
- Interview
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Ramsbottom | Ramsbottom, Holcombe Brook, Greenmount, Tottington, Walshaw, Harwood, Bradshaw | 07:27 |
| 2 Culcheth | Culcheth | 07:44 |
| 3 Hindley | Hindley, Daisy Hill | 07:25 |
| 4 Blackburn | Blackburn, Ewood Park, Darwen | 07:20 |
| 5 Eccles | Eccles, Monton Green, Worsley | 07:45 |
| 6 Hawkshaw | Hawkshaw, Bromley Cross Station | 07:30 |
| 7 Leyland/Buckshaw Village | Leyland, Buckshaw Village, Euxton Lane, Chorley Railway Station, Blackrod | 07:18 |
| 8 Brinscall | Brinscall, Wheelton | 07:28 |
| 9 Croston | Croston, Rufford | 07:15 |
| 10 Salford / Roe Green | Salford, Pendlebury, Swinton, Roe Green, Moses Gate | 07:25 |
| 11 Preston | Preston, Lea Endowed School | 07:22 |
| 12 Rochdale | Rochdale, Jericho, Darcy Lever | 07:20 |
| 14 Standish | Standish, Aspull, Wingates, Chew Moor | 07:25 |
| 15 Tyldesley | Tyldesley | 07:25 |
Cost: Return fare per day varies by stop, from £5.71 to £11.40 (2026-27)
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.