Lord's School
Bolton, Lancashire · BL3 2EF
Lord's School is a small, non-denominational independent day school in Bolton serving pupils aged 7–18. With a philosophy of "Where Children Matter," it emphasises nurturing, personalised care and small class sizes. The school markets itself on innovative teaching, community values, and tailored support for individual learners, including a notable post-16 GCSE resit programme.
- →Very small class sizes enabling individualised attention and personalised teaching
- →Strong focus on pastoral care and creating a nurturing environment
- →Specialist provision for GCSE resits and one-year intensive GCSE programmes post-16
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from small-group teaching, those needing additional academic support or study skills, and students requiring bespoke sixth-form pathways such as GCSE retakes or accelerated completion.
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Contact & visit
Brooklyn, Green Lane, Bolton
Bolton, Lancashire
BL3 2EF
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Lord's School?
Day fees at Lord's School are approximately £7,800 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Lord's School?
Lord's School admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Lord's School's exam results?
At Lord's School, 0% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Lord's School a boarding school?
Lord's School is a day school in Bolton and does not offer boarding.
What is Lord's School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Lord's School “Inadequate” (2024).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Small class sizes enable meaningful attention to individual pupils
✓Nurturing pastoral environment focused on child wellbeing
✓Specialist sixth-form provision for GCSE resits and accelerated study
Common concerns
!Very small pupil cohort (42 total) may limit peer diversity and breadth of co-curricular activity