# University Collegiate School — Bolton, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 2 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** Deane Road
- **Phone:** +44 1204928700
- **Website:** https://www.theucs.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bolton/university-collegiate-school-16628

## About

Located in the heart of Bolton, United Kingdom, University Collegiate School is a nurturing community that provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students to thrive. Our school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth in a safe and stimulating setting. We welcome students and families from diverse backgrounds to join our vibrant school community.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Inadequate — Dec 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Inadequate — Dec 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Inadequate — Dec 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Inadequate — Dec 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Inadequate — Dec 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Exceptional Education & Supportive Environment: We moved our children to University Collegiate School from a local state school and have seen a significant improvement in their academic progress and confidence. The teachers are approachable and the school's focus on individualised support has been invaluable. Highly recommend! *(Oct 2025)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Leadership & Ambitious Ambiance: Our experience at University Collegiate School has been outstanding. The Head and senior leadership team are visible and genuinely care about the children's well-being and success. The extracurricular activities are numerous and cater to all interests. Couldn't be happier with our decision to join the UoCS community. *(Jun 2025)*

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