Bolton Islamic Girls School

  • Secondary
  • Independent
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Weston House, Weston Street, Bolton, BL3 2AWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Bolton Islamic Girls School is a secondary school in Bolton for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 November 2024, report published 19 December 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 November 2024

Pupils are happy in this welcoming and friendly environment. They have strong relationships with staff. They feel cared for. Pupils explained that they like and respect each other, regardless of any differences that they may have. They treat each other with kindness. Pupils rise to the high expectations that the school has for their behaviour and achievement. This is reflected in pupils' positive attitudes to learning and their high aspirations. Pupils are proud to be recognised as 'top students' in assemblies. They strive to embody the school's motto to 'believe, achieve and succeed.' Most pupils achieve well. Pupils value the opportunities that they have to develop new talents and interests. For example, the debating club allows pupils to discuss a range of local, national, and international topics. Pupils enjoy boxing, sports, business, and meditation clubs. They benefit from trips and visits to museums and different places of interest. These experiences help pupils to develop self-esteem and confidence. Pupils also make a positive contribution to the life of the school and to the wider community. For example, the student council has been proactive in making changes to the school uniform. They also organise events to support the community such as collections for a homeless shelter.

What the school should improve

  • For some pupils with SEND, staff do not effectively adapt the delivery of the curriculum to meet their needs. As a result, these pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that staff receive appropriate support and training to meet pupils' individual needs effectively.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

19 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score53.1

53.1, 7 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths52.6%

52.6%, 7.2 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths78.9%

78.9%, 14.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc68.4%

68.4%, 27.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.06

5.06, 0.97 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

115 pupils on roll, with places for 150

Special educational needs support15.7%

15.7%, 0.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0%

0%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bolton Islamic Girls School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Lord's School0.4 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 5.3
Bolton Muslim Girls School0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 54.7
Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy0.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
University Collegiate School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 36.7
King's Leadership Academy Bolton1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.4

School details

School type
Other independent school
Sector
Independent
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Girls
Admissions
Selective
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mrs Farhana Yosofzai
Address
Weston House, Weston Street, Bolton, BL3 2AW
Local authority
Bolton
URN
138498

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.