Independent school · Bolton
Bolton School Boys' Division
- Ages 7–18
- Boys
- £4,212–£5,264/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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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
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
Fees 2026/27
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 |
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
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.
Assessments
- 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
About and location
- Ages
- 7–18
- Pupils
- 1131
- Gender
- Boys
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 01204840201
- Address
- Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA
- Website
- boltonschool.org/seniorboys
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.