Bolton Muslim Girls School
Academy converter · 774 pupils
90% stayed in education · Attainment 8 54.7
Further education
Bolton Sixth Form College
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registrations: North Bolton Sixth Form College (URN 130496); South College, Bolton (URN 130497).
What the data says
Bolton Sixth Form College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 784 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 54% went to university (Bolton 31%, England 37%), and 9% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C+, below the England average of B-. The largest A level subjects are Biology, Chemistry and Psychology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Bolton and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Bolton Sixth Form College | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 784 | 2,568 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 80% | 73% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 54% | 31% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 9% | 12% | 19% |
| Further education | 1% | 8% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8% | 7% |
| Employment | 18% | 26% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 15% | 21% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Bolton Sixth Form College | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 1,880 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 439 | 825 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 32.75 | 34.50 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C+ | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 10% | 13% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 128 | 29% | 20% |
| Chemistry | 123 | 28% | 17% |
| Psychology | 109 | 25% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 97 | 22% | 31% |
| Business Studies | 77 | 18% | 13% |
| Sociology | 66 | 15% | 13% |
| Economics | 62 | 14% | 13% |
| Accounting/Finance | 48 | 11% | 1% |
| Law | 48 | 11% | 4% |
| Physics | 39 | 9% | 12% |
| Computer Science | 38 | 9% | 5% |
| History | 31 | 7% | 13% |
| English Language | 25 | 6% | 4% |
| English Literature | 24 | 5% | 11% |
| Politics | 22 | 5% | 6% |
| Graphic Communication | 17 | 4% | 2% |
| Geography | 16 | 4% | 10% |
| Media Studies | 16 | 4% | 4% |
| Further Mathematics | 16 | 4% | 5% |
| Art and Design | 15 | 3% | 1% |
| English Language and Literature | 11 | 3% | 2% |
| Film Studies | 9 | 2% | 2% |
| Spanish | 9 | 2% | 2% |
| Photography | 9 | 2% | 3% |
| Religious Studies | 8 | 2% | 4% |
| Chinese | — | — | 0% |
| Fine Art | — | — | 3% |
| Physical Education | — | — | 3% |
| Drama | — | — | 2% |
| Polish | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 187 | 43% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 106 | 24% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 97 | 22% | — |
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 83 | 19% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 73 | 17% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 69 | 16% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 61 | 14% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 50 | 11% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 49 | 11% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 43 | 10% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 40 | 9% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 37 | 8% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 19 | 4% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 17 | 4% | — |
| Childcare Skills | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 14 | 3% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 13 | 3% | — |
| Music performance: Group | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 11 | 3% | — |
| Childcare Skills | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 9 | 2% | — |
| Speech and Drama | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 8 | 2% | — |
| Speech and Drama | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 7 | 2% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Music Technology (Electronic) | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Art and Design | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.